GE Consumer & Industrial

Electrical Distribution

Power Break II

Insulated Case Circuit Breakers

Table of Contents
Power Break II Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Basic Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Greater Convenience and Operator Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Quick, Error-Free Installation of Universal Accessories. . . . . . . 3
Three Choices of Advanced, Solid-State Trip Unites. . . . . . . . . .3
Key Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features and Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Basic Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Manual Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Electrical Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Drawout Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Power+ Trip Unit Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Trip Target Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation of Power+ Trip Unites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Long-Time Protective Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Short-Time Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Normal Ground-Fault Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ratings Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Current Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
MicroVersaTrip Plus and PM Trip Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Standard and Optional Protective Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Long-Time Protective Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Short-Time Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
High-Range Instantaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Normal Ground-Fault Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Defeatable Ground-Fault Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Programming Trip Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Trip Targets Overcurrent and Ground Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ratings Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Current Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Stationary and Drawout Breakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Test Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Electrical Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Remote Close Solenoid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Shunt Trip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Shunt Trip with Lockout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Bell Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Bell Alarm with Lockout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Undervoltage Release Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Time Delay Module for UVR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Auxiliary Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Limited Access Pushbutton Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Standards and References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Mechanical Operations Counter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Padlock Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Key Interlock Provision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Door Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Neutral Current Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Additional Accessories - Stationary Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lug Adapter Kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
T-Studs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Mechanical Interlocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Lug Kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Additional Accessory - Drawout Breakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Secondary Disconnects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Shutters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Racking Padlock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
By-Pass Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Racking Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mechanical Interlocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Lifting Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Position Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Catalog Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Circuit Breakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power+ Trip Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Rating Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
MicroVersaTrip Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM. . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Rating Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Application Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Standards and Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-42
Power Break II 100 % - Rated Circuit Breakers. . . . . . . . . . 42
Standard Rated Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
100% Rated Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Factors Affecting the Current Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cable or Bus Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-44
Ambient Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Operating Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Factor C Operating Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Altitude. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Load Class Rating Factor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Interrupting Ratings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Basis of Interrupting Ratings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-47
Miscellaneous Information and
Control Power Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Humidity and Fungus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Wiring Diagram, Secondary Terminals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Time Current Tripping Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Time Current Curves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-50
Physical Data
Outline Dimension Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-107
Weight and Space Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Guide Form Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109-112
Other Related Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Power Break II Circuit Breakers
Basic Configuration
In 1965 GE pioneered the design of insulated case circuit
breakers when it introduced the original Power Break circuit
breaker. Now, GE introduces Power Break II insulated case
circuit breakers, the vanguard of a new age in reliable, flex-
ible and easy-to-use circuit protection.
Power Break II circuit breakers are UL Listed, CSA Certified
and IEC Certified* for up to 200,000 amps, at 240 volts, rms
symmetrical interrupting capacity without fuses or current
limiters. These new insulated case circuit breakers can be
applied on ac power systems through 600 volts. Featuring
an all-new 2000A compact design up to 40% smaller than
before Power Break II circuit breakers consist of three
envelope sizes from 800 to 4000 amps.
Greater Convenience And Operations Safety
The controls and status indicators you need most are read-
ily accessible. The flush-mounted handle, ON/OFF buttons,
rating plug test receptacle, bell alarm reset buttons with
or without lockout are easily reached; and all are double-
insulated from live components. And, for added security, a
standard padlock device lets you prevent accidental or
unauthorized closing of the breaker.
*See Performance chart page 46.
Quick, Error-Free Installation
of Universal Accessories
Drop-in bell alarm with manual reset lockout, shunt trip
(with or without lockout) and undervoltage release install in
seconds. No special tools. No breaker disassembly. Just slide
them into place. The modules are universal across all frame
sizes, and each is mechanically keyed to its compartment so
you make the right connection, every time. These accessories
are field installable and upgradeable.
Three Choices of Advanced, Solid-State Trip Units
Enhanced MicroVersaTrip Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM
trip units give you two new ways to monitor and control the
Power Break II breaker with unprecedented ease. A simple
keypad lets you program and display a variety of functions
including tripping characteristics, remote communica-
tions, status information and protective relaying, and allows
integration with GE POWER LEADER Power Management
Systems. The trip unit display also allows viewing of many
standard metering parameters as well as pickup alarms,
trip target indications and fault status information. For less
demanding functionality, the Power+ trip unit gives you
a third choice in Power Break II breaker control. Tripping
characteristics are easily adjusted by a set of simple-to-use
switches. The trip unit is upgradeable to ground fault by
simply inserting a ground fault rating plug. An optional target
module allows for target monitoring and also functions as a
trip unit health indicator.


Power Break II Circuit Breakers
Key Features
1) Compact, lightweight design
2) 36-point pre-wired, dedicated secondary
terminal block standard (see item 16)
3) Optional mechanical counter
4) Padlock device standard
5) Easy-to-reach ON/OFF buttons
6) Choice of Power+, MicroVersaTrip Plus or
MicroVersaTrip PM trip units- field upgradeable,
UL Listed, CSA Certified. IEC 947-2 Certified*
7) Sealable door provides added security
8) Drop-in shunt trip, undervoltage release and bell alarm
(with and without manual lockout) modules
9) Flush-mounted pump handle
* See performance chart page 46.
3 9
1 4 5 6

Other
Two-stage, stored energy mechanism provides charge-af-
ter-close capability
Stationary and drawout versions (stationary shown)
Manually and electrically operated versions in same enve-
lope
Modular, field-installable motor operator and remote-close
solenoid with independent voltages available
All frames upgradeable to POWER LEADER Power
Management Systems
Configurable accessories activated through integrated
electronics provide new status information and allow new
flexibility in bell alarm and lockout control
Modular auxiliary switches mounted beneath trip unit with
up to 12 NO/NC sets of contacts (Internal)
(Up to 36 terminals pre-wired to item 2, left side of breaker)
Features and Characteristics

Basis Configurations
All Power Break II circuit breakers are available in two levels
of interrupting capacity standard break and Hi-Break
breakers. Each interrupting level is available in both station-
ary and drawout construction, with a full complement of
control and signaling accessories.

Standard break breakers are designed to meet the majority

of application requirements, calling for moderate levels of
available short-circuit current.

Hi-Break breakers, on the other hand, are specially designed

to withstand the stresses, and safely interrupt high levels of
short circuit current found in some applications (from 65 to
200 kA rms symmetrical amps depending on voltage). Operation of circuit breaker pump handle

Manual Operation easy field installation. To complete the remote-operation

The circuit breaker closing spring is energized by size opera-
tions of the retractable pump handle. Each handle move-
ment is a stage in the pre-charging of a spring-loaded,
quick-make, quick-break mechanism. To close the breaker
contacts, depress the PUSH ON button. With the breaker
in the ON position, it is now possible to recharge the main
closing springs by repeating the spring charging procedure.
The circuit breaker opening springs are automatically
charged when the breaker is closed. To open the breaker
and de-energize downstream circuits, manually depress the
PUSH OFF button.
feature, a remote-close solenoid and either a shunt trip (with
or without lockout) or undervoltage release accessory is also
required. The electrical operator can be wired to automati-
cally re-charge the breaker after CLOSE or upon command.
Should motor control power be lost during the charging cycle
(3 seconds duration), spring charging may be completed
manually by using the pump handle. No special tools are
required. Any electrically operated breaker may be operated
manually.
For details of electrical control power requirements and wir-
ing diagrams, see pages 25-26.

Breaker Closing Speed

Electrical Operation Three-cycle maximum closing speed, at nominal voltage, is
The electrical operation fits under the cover of the manually
standard for all frame sizes. This speed exceeds the require-
operated breaker. This assembly may be added to any Power
ments for generator synchronizing.
Break II breaker in the factory or in the field to provide
the electrical charge feature. All breaker controls inputs and
outputs are pre-wired to dedicated secondary terminals for

Table 5.1
Sequence Of Operation
ON/OFF Main Breaker Charging Spring Condition of Next Permissible
Indicator Contacts Indicator Charging Spring Operating Function
OFF Open Discharged Discharged Closing springs may be charged
OFF Open Charged Fully Charged Contacts may be closed
ON Closed Discharged Discharged Contacts may be opened, or
closing springs may be charged
ON Closed Charged Fully Charged Contacts may be opened
OFF Open Charged Fully Charged Closing spring may be discharged
without closing contacts by depressing
OFF button while pushing ON button


Features and Characteristics
Drawout Construction
Type SSD (standard break) and SHD (Hi-Break) Power Break
II drawout breakers are used in type SPSDOS and SPHDOS
substructures, providing the convenience and safety inherent
in drawout breaker construction. Drawout construction per-
mits activation of a new feeder, rapid circuit breaker replace-
ment, or inspection and maintenance of a breaker without
the inconvenience of de-energizing an entire switchboard.
Features (see photos, following page)
1) Primary disconnects: primary power is fed through mul-
tiple finger primary disconnect terminals when connected
to the primary stabs in the substructure.
2) Secondary disconnects: control signals are provided
through the 72 (36 maximum each side) secondary
disconnect terminals in the test and connected positions
only.
3) Wheels: the breaker has rollers which allow the unit to
ride on the substructures retractable rails for easy re-
moval and installation.
4) Wrench interlock: an interlock prevents engagement of
the racking wrench when the breaker contacts are closed.
This prevents disconnecting a closed breaker.
5) Drawout position indicator and switch: a drawout posi-
tion indicator displays whether the breaker is in the con-
nected, test or disconnected position.
6) Padlocking device: a padlocking provision accessory is
available to prevent access to the racking shaft, prevent-
ing movement of the breaker between the disconnected,
test and connected positions. (Not shown.)
7) Lifting bar: a lifting bar is available as an accessory, and
should be used to assist in safe handling of the drawout
breaker.
8) Manual motor cut-off switch: provided as standard
prevents motor charge when racking breaker in from
disconnect to test position.

Other
Drawout interlock: this interlock will trip a closed breaker
before the primary disconnects are engaged or disen-
gaged in the event that the wrench interlock is intention-
ally defeated.
Drawout mechanism: a racking shaft powers a centrally
mounted power screw, through a chain drive, into a fixed
nut in the substructure. A special speed wrench is avail-
able with an integral square drive socket. The wrench is
used for racking the breaker in and out of the substructure.
Rejection feature: a built-in rejection feature prevents
insertion of a breaker into an incorrect substructure. This
prevents either: insertion of a standard break breaker into
a Hi-Break breaker substructure, or insertion of a higher
ampere rated breaker into a lower ampere rated substruc-
ture, or both.
Shutters: shutters are available as an accessory to protect
personnel from inadvertently touching the primary stabs of
an energized switchboard when the drawout breaker unit
is removed.
By-pass switch: a by-pass switch accessory has NO
and NC single-pole double-throw (SPDT) contacts, which
change state when the breaker is racked from the con-
nected to the test position. The switch is available in 2, 4,
and 6-contact modules.
Substructure: the substructure is a self-contained frame-
work serving as a stationary receptacle for Power Break
II drawout breaker types SPSDOS and SPHDOS. It permits
easy activation of a new circuit in a spare compartment
(hole filler), rapid breaker replacement and simplifies
inspection and maintenance. The substructure is designed
for convenient mounting, with holes provided for bolting on
a shelf of supports. Holes are also provided in the primary
stabs for bolting to busbars or terminal lugs. The substruc-
ture also has retractable rails which aid in the installation
of the drawout breaker.
Features and Characteristics

2
2
4

3
Drawout breaker rotated for inspection
1 2000-amp drawout breaker
6

7
8

5
2000-amp drawout breaker lifting bar and TDQLR 1600-ampere substructure for standard break breaker


Power+Trip Units

Power+ Trip Unit Systems* Trip Target Module (Optional)

The Power+ trip unit system for Power BreakII insulated
case breakers consist of the trip unit, the trip actuator, cur-
rent sensors and rating plugs. The term trip unit system
applies to the combination of these four components which
form the solid-state circuit breaker tripping system.

Power+ trip units provide a complete range of standard and

optional overcurrent and ground-fault protective functions.

Power+ trip target module (Target 02)

View Button: Press the VIEW button to check the trip unit
status.
Reset Button: Press the RESET button to clear any target
that is set.
Battery Check: Target modules use two standard, 3V,
16mm x 1.6 mm, lithium batteries for viewing target
information. Battery life depends upon use, but may be
estimated at one year. When the batteries are energized,
depressing the VIEW button will illuminate either a set
target LED, i.e., LT or the BAT LED. Once target indica-
tors are cleared, battery status is indicated by the BAT
Components of Power+ trip unit system LED. Replacement batteries include Panasonic CR1616,
Eveready E-CR1616BP, or Duracell DL1616B, which may be
purchased commercially.
True RMS Sensing
Long-time pickup: The long-time pickup indicators moves
The Power+ trip unit continues to use GEs proven technique
through two transitions. As the current in any phase
of measuring true rms currents of both sinusoidal and har-
reaches 95% of its setpoint, the LTPU LED begins to flash.
monically distorted waveforms. The frequent sampling (48
As current increases, flashing frequency increases, until
times per cycle per phase) allows precise calculations of true
100% of the pickup point is reached. At that moment, the
rms current. The sampling rate allows waveform measure-
LTPU LED stays on continuously until the long-time delay
ments up to the 11th harmonic. GEs true rms sensing avoids
times out. Once the breaker has tripped on long-time, the
potential underprotection or overprotection problems associ-
OVL target will be stored in memory. To view the trip, press
ated with peak-sensing tripping systems.
the VIEW button. To clear the target, press the RESET but-
ton.
Accessory Integration
Short-time and instantaneous trips: Shorttime and
Four accessories are integrated through the Power+ trip unit.
instantaneous trips share the same trip target. The LTPU
Drop-in shunt trip (with or without lockout), bell alarms (with
LED is not illuminated, since the time intervals between
or without lockout) and the undervoltage release modules fit
pickup and tripping are too short for either function. Once
into keyed pockets. They operate through the trip units, and
the breaker has tripped on short-time or instantaneous,
not through any external mechanisms. All accessory wiring
the short target will be stored in memory. To view the trip,
is pre-wired to secondary terminals, and no user wiring is
press the VIEW button. To clear the target, press the RESET
necessary. When activated, the shunt trip (with or without
button.
lockout) and undervoltage release modules send a signal
Ground fault trip (Target02 only): The trip target for a
to the trip unit to energize the trip actuator and open the
ground fault is the GF LED. To view the trip, press the VIEW
breaker.
button. To clear the target, press the RESET button.
Health monitor: Trip unit health status okay is illus-
* For availability on Power+ Trip units, contact your GE sales
engineer. trated by slow blinking of the LTPU LED. It may be seen by
depressing and holding the VIEW button. Sufficient power
must be supplied to the trip unit via external test kit, power
pack, or current transformers for the health monitor to be
operational.


Power+ Trip Units

Operation Of Power+ Trip Units

Standard And Optional Protective Functions
Standard and optional protective functions for Power+
trip units are shown below. The breaker settings are pro-
grammed in multiples of X (rating plug amp values), S
(current sensor amp rating values), and C (the long-time
setting in ampsmultiply long-time setting by rating plug
amp rating).

Standard
Adjustable Long-Time (L) Pickup, 0.5 1.0X, with four delay
bands.
Adjustable Instantaneous (l) Pickup, 1.5 15X.*

Options
Overload, Short Circuit, and Short-Time local trip indicators
with overload pickup warning and health monitors.
Adjustable Short-Time (S) Pickup, 1.5 -9.0C, and delay (3
bands) with lt ON/OFF selection.
Block diagram of Power+ trip unit Adjustable Ground Fault (G) Pickup, 02. 0 - 0.6S, and delay*
(3 bands) with lt ON/OFF selection and trip indicator.
Power+ trip units have a variety of standard and optional Upgradeable Ground Fault function with use of appropri-
functions. The block diagram shows a fully configured ate ground rating plug.
Power+ trip unit with ground-fault protection. The current
* Limited by breaker frame size above 2000A.
sensors are special current transformers that provide the trip
unit with its operating power. Interchangeable rating plugs
act as scalars for the outputs of the current sensors, as well
as establish the current rating of individual breakers. When
a four-wire system is used and ground-fault protection is
called for, an external neutral sensor is necessary.

Analog current signals are converted to digital values, and

are measured and compared with established trip settings
in the microprocessors memory. Any overcurrent or ground
fault condition that exceeds pre-set conditions produce a trip
signal from the microprocessor to the trip actuator. The trip
actuator is a low-energy, positive-action tripping device. The
low-level trip signal counteracts the strength of the actua-
tors permanent magnet, and allows a spring to unseal the
magnet and trip the breaker.

Both the shunt trip and undervoltage release (UVR) acces-

sories also produce trip signals to the trip actuator when
energized. The two bell alarms operate only as a result of an
overcurrent trip condition.


Power+ Trip Units
Long-Time Protective Functions
Long-Time Function / Current Setting (Standard)
The adjustable long-time setting is based on multiples of X,
the rating plug amp rating. There are 7 possible settings from
50% to 100% of rating plug amps. This setting establishes
the current setting of the breaker, which is the current the
breaker will carry continuously without tripping. Multiplying
the long-time setting by the rating plug value establishes the
value of C. For example, a breaker with a 95% long-time
setting and 500-amp rating plug (X), would have a 475-amp
current setting, or value of C.
(Long-time current setting (C) = (0.50 to 1.00) x rating plug (X))
Long-time function or current setting
Long-Time Delay (Standard)
Long-time delay varies the time it will take the breaker to trip
under sustained overload conditions. It permits the breaker
to ride through momentary predictable overloads (e.g., mo-
tor starting) without tripping. There are 4 time bands that
provide nominal delays from 3 to 25 seconds at 600% of the
breakers current setting, or value of C.
Long-time delay
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Instantaneous Function (with Power+ Trip Units)
All Power Break II breakers have the standard instanta-
neous trip function. The instantaneous trip point establishes
the value of current that will trip the breaker without inten-
tional time delay. Instantaneous trip times are 50 millisec-
onds, or less. Instantaneous trips are the result of severe
overcurrent or short-circuit conditions, and damage to the
power system is minimized by immediate tripping. Standard
settings are adjustable in multiples of the rating plug amp
value (X). See Table 11.1 for allowable values. The trip unit will
limit the instantaneous trip level so that the breaker with-
stand rating is not exceeded. Maximum setting is dependent
on breaker frame size.
Standard instantaneous function
Short-Time Functions (Optional)
Short-Time Pickup
The short-time pickup function controls the level of high cur-
rent the breaker will withstand for short periods of time to
allow downstream devices to clear faults without tripping the
breaker. Settings are adjustable in increments of the breaker
current setting (C). See Table 11.1 for allowable values. If the
instantaneous setting is set for lower values of current than
the short-time function, the instantaneous function prevails.
Short-time pickup function
Power+ Trip Units

Tabe 11.1
Power+ Trip Unit Characteristics
Envelope Frame Max. Sensor Rating (Amps) Long-Time Short-time
Size Amp Rating (S)
Current Setting Delay Seconds Pick-up (Multiple of Delay Seconds
(Pick-up) Multiple of (4 Bands) Current Setting) (C) (3 Bands)
Rating Plug Amps (X)
800 200, 400, 800 2.4, 4.9, 9.8, 20
lT in .10, .21, .35
2000 1600 800, 1000, 1600 2.4, 4.9, 9.8, 20
0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, .5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0,4.0, 5.0,
2000 2000 2.4, 4.9, 9.8, 20
0.95, and 1.0 7.0 and 9.0
3000 2500, 3000 1000, 2000, 2500, 3000 2.4, 4.9, 9.8, 20 lT out .10, .21, .35
4000 4000 4000 2.4, 4.9, 9.8, 20

Trip Unit Characteristics (continued)

Envelope Size Adjustable Instantaneous Adjustable Instantaneous Ground Fault
Pick-Up without ST (Multiple Pick-Up with ST (Multiple of
Pick-Up (Multiple of Sensor Amp Rating) Delay Seconds
of Rating Plug Amps) (X) Rating Plug Amps) (X)
(3 Bands)
1.5 thru 10.0 1.5 thru 15.0 0.20 thru 0.60
2000 1.5 thru 10.0 1.5 thru 15.0 0.20 thru 0.60 lT in .10 , .21, .35
1.5 thru 10.0 1.5 thru 15.0 0.20 thru 0.60
3000 1.5 thru 10.0 1.5 thru 13.0 0.20 thru 0.37
lT out .10, .21, .35
4000 1.5 thru 9.0 1.5 thru 9.0 0.20 thru 0.30

Time delay shown at 600% of current setting at lower limit of band. X= Rating plug amps
Time delay shown at lower limit of each band. All pick-up tolerances are 10%. S= Sensor amp rating
Time delay shown at lower limit of each band. Ground fault pick-up not to exceed 1200 amps. C= Long-time current setting (pick-up)
Time delay shown at 200% of pick-up at lower limit of band.

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Power+ Trip Units

Short-Time Delay
Short-time delay is always provided when short-time pickup
is ordered. Short-time delay provides additional refinement in
providing coordination between upstream and downstream
protective devices. There are three time delay bands that
provide delays from 100 ms to 350 ms of 1 (MIN), 2 (INT), 3
(MAX).
Some ground-fault trip systems may not detect this type
of fault because the intermittent nature of the fault never
exceeds the trip threshold as illustrated in Graph B.
The Power+ trip unit detects and integrates (adds a series of
arcing and intermittent current pulses) the low-level cur-
rent of a ground fault. This integration function provides a
memory response for ground faults to achieve preferred
ground-fault protection as shown in Graph C.

Short-time delay with lt OUT

Selectable Short-time lt Function Ground-fault memory circuit

Selectable short-time lt is always provided with the short-
time option. The lt helps the solid-state trip unit coordinate
with downstream thermal magnetic devices or fuses. This
function impacts the shape of short-time and short-time
delay time current curves, and may be programmed either IN
or OUT.
The NEC requires that the maximum ground-fault setting not
exceed 1200 amps. Ground-fault protection includes pickup
setting, ground-fault delay settings and selectable lt func-
tion.

Ground-fault pick-up settings are based on multiples of S,

the current sensor rating. The lowest setting is 20% of S, and
the highest setting is based on current sensor amp ratings,
such that the maximum setting does not exceed 1200 amps.
There are three ground-fault delay bands of 1 (MIN), 2 (INT), 3
(MAX) ranging from 100 ms to 350 ms. The lt function adds
an lt slope to the square corner of the ground-fault time
current curve transition, from pickup to the constant delay
bands, to improve coordination with downstream devices.

Short-time delay with lt IN

Normal Ground-Fault Protection (Optional)

Ground-Fault Protection
The ground-fault function in the Power+ trip unit is field up-
gradeable. It is enabled and adjusted through the rating plug.
To upgrade to the ground-fault option, simply remove the
non-ground fault rating plug that does not have the ground-
fault option and install a ground-fault rating plug. A ground-
fault is an unintentional current flow from a circuit through Ground-fault pickup and ground fault time delay
a conductive path to ground. Ground faults usually have
intermittent or very low values of current flow, as depicted in
Graph A, and are not detected by long-time overload protec-
tion.

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Power+ Trip Units

Rating Plugs Current Sensors

Power+ trip unit rating plug

A new interchangeable rating plug is used in the Power+

trip unit across the entire Power Break II breaker product
line. Rating plugs are the key devices that establish the cur-
Typical toroidally wound sensor
rent rating of the breaker. They provide an essential scaling
function for the units microprocessor, and ensure maximum
Toroidally wound current sensors are furnished for all major
accuracy. They also provide an external jack for connection
protective functions, and for use with Power+ and Micro-
to an external battery pack, or TVRMS2 test kit.
VersaTrip PM trip units. Current sensors are factory installed
and are not changeable in the field. There are 11 current
Rating plugs have rejection features that allow them to be
ratings for the Power Break II breaker line through 4000
inserted only with breakers containing the correct current
amps. See Table 13.1 for current ratings. Rating plugs must
sensors. Rating plugs for the Power+ trip unit cannot be used
be coordinated with the current sensor rating (S) listed on the
with Spectra RMS molded case circuit breakers or with
face of the rating plug.
MicroVersaTrip Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM trip units. See
Table 13.1 below.

Table 13.1
Rating Plug And Current Sensor Rating
Envelope Frame Sensor Sensor Rating
Size Max Rating Plug Amps (X)
Rating (Amps) (S)
(Amps)
2000 800 200 100, 150, 200
400 200,225,250,300,400
800,1600 800 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800
1600 1000 600, 800, 1000
1600 800, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1600
2000 2000 1000, 1200, 1500, 1600, 2000
3000 2500 1000 600, 800, 1000
2000 1000, 1200, 1500, 1600, 2000
2500 1600, 2000, 2500
3000 3000 2000, 2500, 3000
4000 4000 4000 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 3600, 4000

S= Sensor amp rating X= Rating plug amp

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MicroVersaTrip Plus and PM Trip Units
The Enhanced MicroVersaTrip Plus And
MicroVersaTrip PM Trip Unit Systems
The Enhanced MicroVersaTrip Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM
trip unit systems for Power Break II insulated case breakers
consist of the trip unit, the trip actuator, current sensors and
rating plugs. The term trip unit system applies to the combi-
nation of these four components which form the solid-state
circuit breaker tripping system.
MicroVersaTrip Plus trip units provide a complete range of
standard and optional overcurrent and ground-fault pro-
tective functions. MicroVersaTrip PM units add advanced
metering, communications and protective relaying functions.
MicroVersaTrip PM trip units are designed to function as part
of the GE POWER LEADER Power Management System.
Components of MicroVersaTrip Plus trip unit system
True RMS Sensing
Enhanced MicroVersaTrip Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM trip
units continue to use GEs proven technique of measuring
true rms currents (and voltages for MicroVersaTrip PM trip
units) of both sinusoidal and harmonically distorted wave-
forms. The frequent sampling (64 times per cycles per phase)
allows precise calculations of true rms current. The sampling
rate allows waveform measurement up to the 31st harmonic
to achieve accuracies of 99%. GEs true rms sensing avoids
potential underprotection or overprotection problems associ-
ated with peak-sensing tripping systems.
Enhancements to MicroVersaTrip Plus
and MicroVersaTrip PM Trip Units
Enhancements include several new functions that simplify
programming and make fault displays easier to read and
interpret.
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Batteries
Replaceable, long-life lithium batteries provide programming
and display power to the trip units LCD on command. The
trip unit can be removed from the breaker, and all setpoints
can be defined at a technicians desk. The integral conserva-
tion feature extends battery life. The batteries are automati-
cally shut off when no programming operation or display
request is called for within 30 seconds after the last key is
pressed. The batteries also enable the user to read fault
displays on an open breaker.
The battery is intended to power the Trip Unit when it is
otherwise unpowered. At low currents the Trip Unit Display is
not active. Pressing the BATTERY key under these conditions
will not activate the display. The MicroVersaTrip Plus trip unit
display is on as long as a small amount of current (mini-
mum 20% of current sensor rating) is flowing in the breaker
current sensors. The displays of installed MicroVersaTrip PM
units are visible at all times due to an external +24Vdc power
supply accessory.
The batteries are not required to maintain programmed
settings, or store trip information. They simply provide a
local power source to energize the programmer when no
other source of power is available. All setpoints, time delays
and other programming functions are stored in non-volatile
memory within the trip units microprocessor.
Batteries have a two-year life under normal use. They are
user-replaceable.
LCD
The LCD liquid crystal display has increased contrast to
improve legibility in poor lighting conditions. New interna-
tional displays symbols are use for various programming
functions (e.g., l>> for short circuit and l> for overload).
Trip Operations Counter
The enhanced MicroVersaTrip Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM
Trip unit also store and display the total number of trips due
to long time overloads, short time and instantaneous short
circuits, and ground faults. Each display stores up to 256
operations per trip category before resetting to zero. Each
counter can be individually reset through the keypad.
Accessory Integration
Four accessories are integrated through the MicroVersaTrip
Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM trip units. Drop-in shunt trip (with
or without lockout), bell alarms (with or without lockout) and
the undervoltage release modules fit into keyed pockets.
They operate through the trip units, and not through any
external mechanism. All accessory wiring is pre-wired to
secondary terminals, and no user wiring is necessary. When
activated, the shunt trip (with our without lockout) and un-
dervoltage release modules send a signal to the trip unit to
energize the trip actuator and open the breaker.
MicroVersaTrip Plus and PM Trip Units

Operation of MicroVersaTrip Plus Standard And Optional Protective Functions

Standard and optional protective functions for MicroVersa-
Trip Units Trip Plus trip units are shown below. The breaker settings are
programmed in multiples of X (rating plug amp values), S
(current sensor amp rating values), C (the long-time setting
in amps multiply long-time setting by rating plug amp rat-
ing), and H (the short-time withstand rating of the breaker).

Standard
3-phase Ammeter
Adjustable Long-Time (L) pickup, 0.5 1.0X, with four
delay bands
Adjustable instantaneous (l) pickup, 1.5 15X
Overload, Short Circuit, and Short-Time local trip indicators
with overload pickup warning
Test set initiated trip

Optional Functions
Adjustable Short-Time (S) pickup, 1.0 -9.0C and delay
(3 bands) with lt ON/OFF selection
Adjustable Ground Fault (G) pickup, 0.2-0.6S and delay
Block diagram of MicroVersaTrip Plus trip unit (3 bands) with lt On/Off selection and trip indicator
High-range instantaneous fixed at 1.0H
MicroVersaTrip Plus units have a menu of standard and op- Zone selective interlocking for Ground Fault or Ground
tional functions. The block diagram shows a fully configured Fault and Short-Time
MicroVersaTrip Plus trip unit with ground-fault protection. Defeatable Ground Fault function (non-UL)
The current sensors are special current transformers that
provide the trip unit with its operating power. Interchange-
able ratings plugs act as scalars for the outputs of the
current sensors, as well as establish the current rating of
individual breakers. When a four-wire system is used and a
ground-fault protection is called for, an external neutral sen-
sor is necessary.

Analog current signals are converted to digital values, and

are measured and compared with established trip settings
in the microprocessors memory. Any overcurrent or ground
fault condition that exceeds pre-set conditions produces a
trip signal from the microprocessor to the trip actuator. The
trip actuator is a low-energy, positive-action tripping device.
The low-level trip signal counteracts the strength of the
actuators permanent magnet, and allows a spring to unseal
the magnet and trip the breaker.

Both the shunt trip and undervoltage release (UVR) acces-

sories also produce trip signals to the trip actuator when en-
ergized. The user may program each of the two bell alarms,
independently, to operate as a result of any combination of
overcurrent (including ground fault), shunt trip and under-
voltage release.

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MicroVersaTrip Plus and PM Trip Units
Long-Time Protective Functions
Long-Time Function/Current Setting (Standard)
The adjustable long-time setting is based on multiples of
X, the rating plug amp rating. There are 11 possible setting
from 50% to 100% of rating plug amps, in 5% steps. This
setting establishes the current setting of the breaker, which
is the current the breaker will carry continuously without
tripping. Multiplying the long-time setting by the rating plug
value establishes the value of C. For example, a breaker
with a 95% long-time setting and 500 amp rating plug (x)
would have a 475-amp current setting, or value of C.
(Long-time current setting (C) = (0.50 to1.00) X rating plug (X))
SETUP
xln
LT
PICKUP
Long-time function or current setting
Long-Time Delay (Standard)
Long-time delay varies the time it will take the breaker to trip
under sustained overload conditions. It permits the breaker
to ride through momentary predictable overloads (e.g., mo-
tor starting) without tripping. There are 4 time bands that
provide nominal delays from 3 to 25 seconds at 600 % of the
breakers current setting, or value C.
SETUP
LT
DELAY
Long-time delay
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Instantaneous Function (Standard)
All Power Break II breakers have either the standard in-
stantaneous trip function or the high range instantaneous
function. The instantaneous trip point establishes the value
of current that will trip the breaker without intentional time
delay. Instantaneous trip times are 50 milliseconds, or less.
Instantaneous trips are the result of severe overcurrent or
short-circuit conditions, and damage to the power systems is
minimized by immediate tripping. Standard settings are ad-
justable in increments of .5 of X of the rating plug amp value
(X). See Table 17.1 for allowable values. The trip unit will limit
the instantaneous trip level so that the breaker withstand
rating is not exceeded.
SETUP
xln
INST
PICKUP
Standard instantaneous function
Short-Time Functions (Optional)
Short-Time Pickup
The short-time pickup functions controls the level of high
current the breaker will withstand for a short period of time
to allow downstream devices to clear faults without tripping
the breaker. Settings are adjustable in increments of 50% of
the breaker current setting (C). See Table 17.1 for allowable
values. If the instantaneous setting is set for lower values of
current than the short-time function, the instantaneous func-
tion prevails.
SETUP
xLT
ST
PICKUP
Short-time pickup function
MicroVersaTrip Plus and PM Trip Units

Table 17.1
MicroVersaTrip Plus And MicroVersaTrip PM Unit Characteristics
Envelope Frame Sensor Rating Long - Time Short - Time
Size Max. Amp (Amps)
Current Setting (C) Delay Pick up Delay
Rating (S)
(Pick-Up) Multiple of Seconds (Multiple of Current Seconds (3 Bands)
Rating Plug Amps (X) (4 Bands) Setting) (C)
800 200,400,800 2.4, 4.9, 9.8, 2.0 lT in 0.40 for all
2000 1600 800,1000,1600 2.4, 4.9, 9.8, 2.0 bands
0.5 thru 1.0 in 1.5 thru 9.0 in
2000 2000 2.4, 4.9, 9.8, 2.0
increments of 0.05 increments of 0.5
3000 2500, 3000 1000,2000, 2500, 3000 2.4, 4.9, 9.8, 2.0 lT out .10, .21, .35
4000 4000 4000 2.4, 4.9, 9.8, 2.0

Trip Unit Characteristics (continued)

Envelope Adjustable Instantaneous Adjustable Instantaneous High Range Ground Fault
Size Pick-up without ST Pick-up with ST Instantaneous
(Multiple of Rating (Multiple of Rating (Multiple of Frame Pick-Up (Multiple of Sen- Delay
Plug Amps) Plug Amps) Short-Time Rating) sor Amp Rating) Seconds (3 Bands)
(X) (X) (H)
1.5 thru 10.0 in 1.5 thru 15.0 in 0.20 thru 0.60 in
0.5 increments 0.5 increments increments of 0.01 lT in 0.40 for all
1.5 thru 10.0 in 1.5 thru 15.0 in 0.20 thru 0.60 in bands
2000
0.5 increments 0.5 increments increments of 0.01
1.5 thru 10.0 in 1.5 thru 15.0 in 0.20 thru 0.60 in
1.0
0.5 increments 0.5 increments increments of 0.01
1.5 thru 10.0 in 1.5 thru 13.0 in 0.20 thru 0.37 in
3000 IT out .10, .21, .35
0.5 increments 0.5 increments increments of 0.01
1.5 thru 9.0 in 1.5 thru 9.0 in 0.20 thru 0.30 in
4000
0.5 increments 0.5 increments increments of 0.01

Time delay shown at 600% of current setting at lower limit of band X = Rating plug amps
Time delay shown at lower limit of each band. All pick-up tolerances are S = Sensor amp rating
Time delay shown at lower limit of each band. Ground fault pick-up not to exceed 1200 amps C= Long-time current setting (pick-up)
Time delay shown at 200 % of pick-up at lower limit of band H= Short-time rating

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MicroVersaTripPlus and PM Trip Units

Short-Time Delay Some ground-fault trip systems may not detect this type
Short-time delay is always provided when short-time pickup of fault because the intermittent nature of the fault never
is ordered. Short-time delay provides additional refinement in exceeds the trip threshold as illustrated in Graph B.
providing coordination between upstream and downstream
protective devices. There are three time delays that provide The MicroVersaTrip Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM trip units
delays from 100 ms to 350 ms of 1 (MIN), 2 (INT), 3(MAX). detect and integrate (add a series of arcing and intermittent
current pulses) the low-level current of a ground fault. This
integration function provides a memory response for ground
SETUP
faults to achieve preferred ground fault protection as shown
I2T
xln in Graph C.
ST
DELAY
The NEC requires that the maximum ground-fault setting not
exceed 1200 amps. Ground-fault protection includes pickup
setting, ground-fault delay settings and selectable lt func-
tion.

Short-time delay with It OUT

Selectable Short Time It Function

Selectable short-time It is always provided with the short-
time option. The It helps the solid-state trip unit coordinate
with downstream thermal magnetic devices or fuses. This
function impacts the shape of short-time and short-time
delay time current curves, and may be programmed either Ground fault memory circuit
IN or OUT.

SETUP
SETUP

xln xCT
I2T GF
DELAY
PICKUP

SETUP

GF I2T

DELAY

Short-time delay with It IN Ground fault pickup and ground fault time delay

High-Range Instantaneous (Optional) Ground-fault pickup settings are based on multiples of S,

The high-range instantaneous function is for special applica-
tions where all coordination is based on adjustments of long
and short time. The instantaneous trip setting is fixed at H
breakers short-time withstand rating.
Normal Ground-Fault Protection (Optional)
Ground-Fault Protection
A ground fault is an unintentional current flow from a circuit
through a conductive path to ground. Ground faults usu-
ally have intermittent or very low values of current flow,
as depicted in Graph A, and are not detected by long-time
overload protection.
the current sensor rating. The lowest setting is 20% of S, and
the highest setting is based on current sensor amp ratings,
such that the maximum setting does not exceed 1200 amps.
There are three ground-fault delay bands of 1 (MIN), 2 (INT) 3
(MAX) ranging from 100 ms to 350 ms. The lt function adds
an lt slope to the square corner of the ground-fault time
current curve transition, from pickup to the constant delay
bands, to improve coordination with downstream devices.

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MicroVersaTripPlus and PM Trip Units
Defeatable Ground-Fault Protection (Optional)
Not UL Listed
A defeatable ground-fault protection is offered for users who
want the ability to enable or disable ground-fault protec-
tion depending on special circumstances. When this type of
ground-fault protection is ordered, in addition to the normal
ground-fault settings, the user can enable or disable ground-
fault protection during programming. To disable this kind of
ground-fault protection, set the delay to OFF.
Zone Selective Interlocking (Optional)
Traditional means of obtaining selectivity between main and
feeder breakers is to set the furthest downstream device
with the lowest time delays, and increase time delays of
upstream devices. The disadvantage of this is that upstream
portions of the system must endure high values of fault cur-
rent until time-out occurs.
Multi-zone selective interlocking
MicroVersaTrip Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM trip units
provide coordination between the first breaker and the im-
mediate upstream breaker. When the downstream breaker
detects a fault, it signals the upstream device to shift to its
preset time delay band, allowing the downstream device to
clear the fault. Without a signal from a downstream breaker,
an upstream breaker will respond on the minimum delay
band. For a fault between these two breakers, the upstream
would clear the fault on the minimum delay band since no
signal is being sent by the downstream breaker.
Zone Selective interlocking is available for either ground fault
only, or both ground-fault and short-time functions. The
zone selective interlocking feature requires a zone selective
interlock module (ZSIM) catalog number TIM1. The module is
an intermediate control device used between upstream and
downstream circuit breakers to communicate with the short-
time and ground-fault zone selective interlock functions of
the MicroVersaTrip Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM units. The
module requires 120/208/240 VAC, 15 VA maximum.
Operation of MicroVersaTrip PM Trip Units
MicroVersaTrip PM trip units add communications capability
with remote host computers and the GE POWER LEADER
Power Management System. In addition, the user can choose
to add metering, protective relaying or both. In the block dia-
gram (page 20) of the MicroVersaTrip PM trip unit, note that
there are two additional sets of inputs voltage inputs from
each phase and a +24 Vdc input from an external power
supply. Additionally, there is a communication input/output
link to the POWER LEADER system.
Voltage Inputs
Voltage inputs to the MicroVersaTrip PM trip unit are required
for both metering and protective relays. Voltage inputs
require three delta or wye-connected potential transformers
with 120 Vac secondaries, and an external voltage module
that further conditions the voltage signals for use by the trip
units microprocessor. A single set of external voltage mod-
ules can serve the requirements of up to 20 trip units.
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MicroVersaTrip Plus and PM Trip Units

+24 Vdc Input Communications Output

MicroVersaTrip PM trip units require an external +24 Vdc
power supply to furnish power to the communication
network. In addition, this power supply energizes the LCD
display, so that low current values, voltage values and trip
targets are displayed without use of the internal batteries.
However, batteries are supplied with MicroVersaTrip PM trip
units for cold set-ups and viewing targets in the event the
+24 Vdc power supply is interrupted. A single +24 Vdc power
supply can supply the power requirements of up to 16 Micro-
VersaTrip PM trip units.
The communications network uses a pair of shielded, twisted
wires to connect individual devices to the POWER LEADER
system. Connection distances up to 1000 ft. can be made
without repeaters. All communication network wiring within
the breaker is pre-wired to dedicated secondary terminals.
Integration to Modbus RTU networks requires the use of a
POWER LEADER Modbus Concentrator.

MicroVersaTrip PM Microprocessor

Block diagram of MicroVersaTrip PM trip unit

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MicroVersaTrip Plus and PM Trip Units
Metering
When the metering function is selected, a number of
standard metering parameters can be viewed on the LCD
display. All of these values are communicated to the POWER
LEADER Power Management System. The accuracy of the
metering functions is constrained by the physical size of the
current sensors. Consequently, all metering functions are
designed for load management decisions, and are not a
substitute for utility revenue metering equipment.
Current: All trip units, including MicroVersaTrip Plus, pro-
vide metering of individual phase currents. The user can
select phases 1, 2, or 3. Current displays automatically shift
from amps to kiloamps above 999 amps. The minimum
current display resolution is in tenths of an amp (e.g., 512
A).
Voltage: The metering display of four wire systems can
read both line-to-neutral and line-to-line voltage display
for each phase. The smallest resolution of the voltage
display is one volt (e.g. 277V, or 276V).
Energy: The energy display indicates the amount of real
power that has passed through the breaker. The display
has three-digit resolution, and automatically scales the
display from kWh to MWh to GWh. Normal power flow can
be selected as either load-line or line-load in the setup
mode. Once normal flow is configures, energy values will
accumulate in the positive direction. For certain applica-
tions where power may flow in either direction, such as tie
breakers, energy may display a negative value.
Real power: Real power in units of kW or MW can be
shown on command on the LCD display.
Volt-amperes (or total power): Total power or volt-am-
peres in units of kVA or MVA can be viewed on command
on the LCD display.
Table 21.1 Trip Unit Metering Display Accuracy
Value Breaker Full Scale
Accuracy
Current, rms A, kA 2.5%
Voltage, rms V N/A
Phase-Phase, Phase-Neutral
Energy kWh, MWh, GWh N/A
Demand kW, MW N/A
Peak Demand- kW, MW N/A
Real Power kW, MW N/A
Total Power kVA, MVA N/A
Frequency N/A
Time Delay N/A
Includes trip unit, breaker, current sensors and rating plug. Accuracy is based on
loading range of 20% to 100% of breaker current sensor rating.
Includes trip unit, breaker, current sensors, rating plug, plus Voltage Module (poten-
tial transformers, control power voltage conditioner). Accuracy is based on loading
range of 20 % to 100 % of breaker current sensor rating.
Demand: Demand in units of kW or MW can be displayed.
The monitoring time period can be varied from 5 to 60
minutes, in increments of 5 minutes. The display provides a
rolling average of power over the scheduled time interval.
Peak demand: Peak demands in units of kW or MW can be
displayed. This value indicates the highest power demand
reached since the start of demand measurements, or since
reset. The peak demand value can be reset to the present
demand via the keypad.
Protective Relaying
When protective relaying functions are selected, any combi-
nation of the following protective relays can be enabled. All
relay functions combine both an adjustable setpoint and an
adjustable discrete (not inverse) time delay. All time delays
are adjustable from 1 to 15 seconds in increments of 1 sec-
ond. All tripping is performed through the trip unit. The user
can configure the trip unit to activate the bell alarm only, the
bell alarm with lockout, or neither, in response to a protective
relay (or overcurrent/ground-fault) trip.
Undervoltage: Undervoltage protection may be set from
50% to 90% of the true rms nominal voltage in increments
of 1%.
Overvoltage: Overvoltage protection may be set from
110% to 150% of the true rms nominal voltage in incre-
ments of 1%.
Voltage unbalance: Voltage-unbalance protection com-
pares the lowest or highest phase voltage with the other
two, and initiates a trip if the difference exceeds the
setpoint. True rms voltages are computed for each phase.
The range of trip settings varies from 10% to 50% in incre-
ments of 1%.
Current unbalance: Current-unbalance protection com-
pares the true rms current in either the highest or lowest
phase with the true rms current in the other two phases. A
trip is initiated if the difference exceeds the setpoint. The
System Full Scale
range of trip settings varies from 10% to 50% in incre-
Accuracy
ments of 1%.
2.5%
Power reversal: The Power Break II breaker may be set
1.5% so that positive power flow can be in either direction (i.e.,
from line to load, or vice versa). Reverse power protection
4.0% is set in units of kW. Reverse power setpoints vary from
4.0% 10kW to 990kW in increments of 10kW.
4.0% Enable/disable relays: To disable any of the protective
4.0% relay functions, set the time delay for that function to OFF.
Setting the time delay to any discrete value enables the
4.0%
relay.
1 Hz
1 sec
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Programming Trip Units Short-time and instantaneous trips: Short-time and

All MicroVersaTrip Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM trip units for
Power Break II breakers use the same programming key-
pads. All functions ordered are selectable and displayed.
instantaneous trips share the same trip target. The PICKUP
target is not illuminated, since the time interval between
pickup and tripping are so short for either function. In the
DISPLAY mode, the trip target for a short-time or instanta-
neous trip is |>>.

2
kA STATUS

I>> I>>
INST FAULT

Breaker tripped Breaker tripped on

on short time instantaneous

Ground Fault Trip: The trip target for a ground fault trip is
Programming display and keypad
illumination of the letters GF.
Function: Selects the mode of the display (Setup, Metering STATUS
or Status) xCT
Select: Chooses the next item for display. All modes have GF
FAULT
a sequential menu that allows the user to step from one
function to the next. Breaker tripped on ground fault
Battery: Energizes the internal battery circuit and the LCD.
Value: Allows changing a setpoint, or changes a meter-
ing display from line-to-line or line-to-neutral, or select Trip Operations Counter
between phases 1, 2 or 3. The trip unit stores the number of trip operations for long-
Enter: Stores setpoint in the trip units non-volatile time, short-time, instantaneous and ground fault. Up to
memory. 256 counts of each trip operation are stored in memory.
Manual reset through the keypad is possible at any time. The
electronic trip operation counter does not store shunt trip,
Trip Targets Overcurrent undervoltage release or protective relay trips. An optional
and Ground Fault mechanical operations counter is available that counts
Trip targets for protective functions use international sym- each open-and-close operation of the main contacts for any
bols, and are shown on the LCD when in the Status mode. reason.
Normal: When all protective circuits are within normal
limits, the term OK is visible in the LCD display. STATUS
Long-time trip: The long-time trip display moves through
two transitions. As the current in any phase reaches 95% GF OPS

of its setpoint, the word PICKUP begins to flash. As cur-

rent increases, flashing frequency increases, until 100% Breaker showing counter
of the pickup point is reached. At that moment, PICKUP
remains ON, continuously, until the long-time delay times
out. Once the breaker has tripped on long time, the symbol Trip Targets Protective Relays
|> appears in the LCD display to indicate a breaker over- Trip targets for the enabled protective relays appear in the
load. In addition to this target, the display indicates the trip status screen when they occur. Symbols used are:
status with the word, FAULT. The display shows the type Undervoltage trip V<
of trip LT, the phrase the fault occurred on, and the mag- Overvoltage trip V>
nitude of the fault current. The trip information is displayed Unbalanced voltage DV
until cleared by the user. Unbalanced current DI
Power reversal
O1 O2
kA kA STATUS
METER
I>
Trip Targets - Accessories
LT FAULT UVR and ST targets are displayed when a trip is caused by an
PICKUP
undervoltage release or shunt trip accessory. The display will
Long-time trip imminent Breaker tripped on long time indicate with a flashing target and the FAULT segment does
not display.

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Rating Plugs Current Sensors

The same interchangeable rating plugs are used in all of the Toroidally wound current sensors are furnished for all major
MicroVersaTrip Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM trip units protective functions and for use with MicroVersaTrip PM trip
across the entire Power Break II breaker product line. Rating units. Toroidal sensors, including a second air-core winding,
plugs are the key devices that establish the current rating of are provided with the high-range instantaneous function.
the breaker. They provide an essential scaling function for the Current sensors are factory installed and are not changeable
units microprocessor, and ensure maximum accuracy. They in the field. There are 11 current ratings for the Power Break
also provide an external jack for connection to an external II breaker line through 4000 amps. See Table 23.1 for current
battery pack. ratings. Rating plugs must be coordinated with the current
sensor rating (S) listed on the face of the rating plug.
Rating plugs have rejection features that allow them to be
inserted only with breakers containing the correct current
sensors. Rating plugs for the enhanced MicroVersaTrip Plus
and MicrosVersaTrip PM trip units cannot be use with Spectra
RMS molded case circuit breakers, but are compatible with
Power Break and Type AKR breakers with MicroVersaTrip Plus
and MicroVersaTrip PM trip units. See Table 23.1

Typical toroidally wound current sensor

Accessory Configuration
Activation of the Bell Alarm Alarm Only and Bell Alarm with
MicroVersaTrip rating plug Lockout are controlled by switch setting on the rear of the
trip unit. To change the conditions which activate these ac-
cessories, configure the trip unit switch setting as described
Table 23.1 below.
Rating Plug And Current Sensor Rating
Envelope Frame Max. Sensor Sensor Rating
Size Rating Rating Plug Amps (X)
(Amps) (Amps)
(S)
200 100, 150, 200
800
400 150, 0, 225 ,250, 300, 400
800,1600 800 300,400,450,500,600,700,800
2000
1000 400,600,800,1000
1600
1600 600,800,1000,1100,1200, 1600 Rear of trip unit
2000 2000 800,1000,1200,1500,1600,2000
Table 23.2
1000 400,600,800,1000
Accessory Switch Setting
2500 2000 800,1000,1200,1500,1600,2000
3000 Switch Factory Function
2500 1600,2000,2500 Setting
3000 3000 2000,2500,3000 1 Disable Shunt trip activates Bell Alarm Alarm Only
4000 4000 4000 1600,2000,2500,3000, 3600,4000 2 Disable UVR Trip activates Bell Alarm- Alarm Only
S= Sensor amp rating 3 Enable Protection trip activates Bell Alarm Alarm Only
X= Rating plug amps 4 Disable Shunt Trip Activates Bell Alarm/ Lockout
5 Disable UVR trip activates Bell Alarm/Lockout
6 Enable Protection trip activates Bell Alarm/ Lockout

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Accessories Stationary and

Drawout Breakers
The complete line of Power Break II breaker accessories
may be either factory installed or field installed to meet user
needs. The electronic shunt trip (with or without lockout), the
bell alarm, the bell alarm with mechanical lockout, and the
undervoltage release modules drop in from the front of all
breakers. One of each of the above accessory modules can
be installed, and requires no field internal wiring or breaker
disassembly. The accessory modules are interchangeable
across all frame sizes.

Auxiliary switch modules are available in groups of 4, 8, or

12, NO/NC single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) switches. Their
installation simply involves removal of breaker cover, instal-
lation of the switch module, routing of wiring and installation
of the pre-wired terminal block and re-installation of the
cover. Auxiliary switches are also interchangeable across all
Power Break II breaker frames.
Test Kit
The test kit, catalog number TVRMS2 is a portable, battery-
powered, test kit which provides for trip unit health checks
and functional trip and no-trip test. It also provides defeat
of the ground-fault function and can be used in conjunction
with high-current test equipment. The test kit can be used to
provide +24V power to the trip unit for cold set-up and view
of trip targets. This test kit is for use with Power+, MicroVer-
saTrip Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM trip units.
Electrical Operator
The electrical operator mounts inside the front cover of the
manually operated breaker. This accessory can be added
to any Power Break II breaker in the factory or the field to
provide electrical spring charging. All breakers are pre-wired
to dedicated secondary terminals for easy field installation.
When electrical operation is used, a remote close solenoid
and either a shunt trip or an undervoltage release accessory
are required for remote closing and opening.
Power Break II breaker electrical operator
The electrical operator can be wired to charge automatically
following a CLOSE operation, or to charge on command. A
remote charge indicator switch is integral to the electrical
operator. If control power is lost during the charging cycle,
spring charging can be completed manually using the pump
handle no special tools or separate handles are required.
However, if the charge cycle is begun manually, it must be
competed manually. Any electrically operated breaker can
be operated manually.
The control power required for each motor operator may be
determined from Table 25.2. If several motor operators are
fed from the same source, it should be sized to accommo-
date all operators simultaneously, especially if they are wired
for automatic charge.
The voltage drop in source supply from no-load to motor
full-load current should not exceed 7% of nominal voltage.
Acceptable dc power supplies are: three-phase, full-wave
rectified ac; battery; dc generator or any other dc source with
a peak-to-peak ripple voltage of not more than 15% at rated
full-load current. Operating range of electrical operator: 90%
-110% of nominal rating. See wiring diagram on page 26.

Table 24.1
Electrical Operators
Catalog Voltage Rating Peak Inrush Operating Time
Number (50-60Hz) (Amps) (Seconds)
SPE024 24 Vdc 30.0 3
SPE048 48 Vdc 18.0 3
SPE072 72 Vdc 10.0 3
SPE125 125 Vdc 7.5 3
SPE120 120 Vac 8.0 3
SPE240 240 Vac 6.0 3

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Remote Close Solenoid Table 25.1

Remote Close Solenoid
This accessory is an electrically operated solenoid which,
when energized, closes the breaker. It is suitable for control Catalog Number Voltage Ratings Peak Inrush Current
(Amps)
interlock schemes in which manual closing capability would
not be convenient or would be too slow. It is an optional ac- SPRCS024 24 Vdc 13.2
cessory for a manually operated breaker, but is required for SPRCS048 48 Vdc 6.6
an electrically operated breaker. The remote close accessory SPRCS072 72 Vdc 5.0
is continuously rated and has an anti-pump feature which SPRCS125 125 Vdc 3.5
prevents a motor operated breaker from repeatedly closing
SPRCS120 120 Vac 3.0
into a fault. Closing control voltage must be removed and
re-applied for each breaker closure. SPRCS240 240 Vac 2.0

This accessory consists of an integral electronic control mod-

ule and the closing solenoid. When control voltage is applied
to the accessory, the electronic control module applies a
single pulse of current to the solenoid for approximately 0.25
seconds to drive the solenoid before shutting the current off
to a level of approximately 10mA. Voltage must be removed
and re-applied to reclose the breaker, thereby providing the
anti-pump feature.

This pulse approach allows the accessory to be continuously

rated. Control voltage must be removed for 2.5 seconds and
then reapplied each time the solenoid is to be energized.
Removal of the voltage for significantly less than 2.5 sec-
onds will not reset the electronic control module and prevent
the solenoid from being energized. Applied control voltage
(closed circuit voltage at breaker terminals 34 and 16) must Remote close solenoid
be 85% to 110% of nominal. The solenoid will not energize if
voltage is ramped up to the acceptable range. Three-cycle
closing time, at nominal voltage, is standard and fulfills the
requirements of generator synchronizing.

Table 25.2
Control Power Requirements For Motor Operators
Rated Voltage Operating Peak Inrush Peak Full Average Amps Charge Time Recommended
(50-60 Hz) Voltage Range (RMS Amps) Load Amps (Sec) Fuse (Slo-blow)
24 Vdc 21 27 Vdc 30.0 14.0 11.0 3 12A, 125V
48 Vdc 41 - 53 Vdc 18.0 7.0 4.5 3 7A, 125V
72 Vdc 62 80 Vdc 10.0 4.5 3.0 3 5A, 125V
120 Vac 102 132 Vac 7.5 4.0 2.0 3 4A, 125V
125 Vdc 106 137 Vdc 8.0 2.5 1.8 3 2.5A, 125V
240 Vac 204 - 264 Vac 6.0 2.5 1.0 3 2.5A, 250V

Charging time apply to normal voltage only; times may vary at maximum and minimum voltage.

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Wiring Diagrams For Remote Operation

For proper operation, the electrical circuit should be wired as erator and the remote close solenoid. If momentary contact
shown in the diagram. All customer-supplied contacts should switches are used, the minimum duration of contact closure
be rated for the currents identified for both the electric op- must be 83 milliseconds.

Ac or dc power wiring diagram, remote operation

Shunt Trip
The shunt trip accessory is an electronic module which pro-
vides remote control capability to open the circuit breaker.
Breaker opening time is 50 milliseconds. When activated, the
shunt trip module sends a signal to the trip unit to open the
breaker. This allows the trip unit to record, display, distin-
guish and communicate (in MicroVersaTripPM trip units) Shunt trip module
that the opening event was initiated by the shunt trip device.
The shunt trip is continuously rated and requires no cut-off
switch. When energized, the shunt trip supplies +24 Vdc Table 26.1
Shunt Trip Module
power to the trip unit to power the display.
Catalog Voltage Maximum Peak Inrush Nominal
Number Rating Operating Current Input
Shunt trip modules are available in a wide range of voltages (50-60 Hz) Voltage (AC Amps) Current
(from 24 to 250 Vdc, and 24 to 240 Vac). They meet UL re- (Volts) (AC RMS mA)
quirements for operation at 55% of rated ac or 75% of rated SPST012 12 Vdc 13.2 3.0 200
dc voltage, making this device suitable for use with Class 1
SPST024 24 Vac/dc 26 1.5 140
ground-fault protective devices. Shunt trip modules are also
SPST048 48 Vac/dc 53 1.5 110
available for 480 Vac and 600 Vac control power. A 50 VA
control power transformer, which mounts externally from SPST120 120Vac/125 Vdc 132 1.5 85
the breaker, is required and supplied with these accessories. SPST208 208 Vac 228 1.5 50
These transformers provide an output of 120 Vac, 50/60 SPST240 240Vac/250 Vdc 264 1.5 40
Hz, to the supplied shunt trip ( with or without lockout). (See SPST 480 480 Vac 528 3.0 65
outline drawing in the Physical Data section.)
SPST 600 600 Vac 660 3.0 65

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Shunt Trip With Lockout Bell Alarm (Alarm Only)

The shunt trip with lockout is similar to the regular shunt trip. The bell alarm module is used to signal breaker tripped sta-
When energized, the shunt trip with lockout module sends a tus to other accessories (e.g. external alarm devices, indicat-
signal to the trip unit to open the breaker. In addition, when ing lights, relays, or logic circuits) for remote indication and
continuously energized with the breaker open, a plunger in interlocking functions. The switch is configurable by means
the module acts upon the mechanism, blocking manual and of rear-mounted DIP switches on the MicroVersaTrip Plus
electric closing by preventing mechanism spring discharge. and PM trip units. The bell alarm can be made to oper-
To close the breaker, de-energize the module for 250 ms. Be- ate in response to an overcurrent (including ground fault) or
cause the breaker movable contacts are restrained and can- protective relay trip and/or a shunt trip operation, and/or
not momentarily touch the stationary contacts, the mecha- operation of the undervoltage release module. It is not actu-
nism remains kiss-free. This feature is especially important ated as a result of normal breaker ON/OFF operation. For
in main-tie-main schemes or generator circuits. the Power+ trip unit, the bell alarm operates only when an
overcurrent (including ground fault) trip occurs.
Table 27.1
Shunt Trip Module with Lockout This module provides a visual, mechanical pop-out target
Catalog Voltage Maximum Peak Inrush Nominal Input which protrudes through the face of the circuit breaker door
Number Rating Operating Current Current when it operates. The bell alarm may be reset manually by
(50-60 Hz) Voltage (AC Amps) (AC RMS mA)
(Volts) depressing the mechanical target, or automatically by clos-
ing the breaker.
SPSTL012 12 Vdc 14 19 300
SPSTL024 24 Vac/dc 26 15 300 The bell alarm is provided with one SPDT switch with control
SPSTL048 48Vac/dc 53 7.5 200 power duty contacts as shown in Table 27.2.
SPSTL120 120Vac/125 132 3 80
Vdc
SPSTL208 208Vac 228 1.9 60
SPSTL240 240 Vac/250 264 1.5 45
Vdc
SPSTL480 480 Vac 528 3 65
SPSTL600 600Vac 660 3 65

Bell alarm

Table 27.2
Bell Alarm Module
Catalog Number AC Ratings DC Ratings
SPBAA240 6 A @ 240 Vac 0.5 A @ 125 Vdc
0.25 A @ 250 Vdc
SPBAA600 6A @ 600 Vac 0.5 A @ 125 Vdc
0.25 A @ 250 Vdc

600 Vac module not UL listed

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Bell Alarm With Lockout
The bell alarm with lockout module combines both the bell
alarm and a manual lockout function. The bell alarm switch
operates identically to the standard bell alarm module,
except that the mechanical pop-out target must be manually
reset before the breaker can be closed.
Operation of the bell alarm with lockout module can be in-
dependently set by means of setting the DIP switches at the
rear of the MicroVersaTrip Plus and PM trip units. For the
Power+ trip unit, the bell alarm with lockout module oper-
ates only when an overcurrent (including ground fault) trip
occurs. Current ratings of the single SPDT switch are identical
to the bell alarm module.
An undervoltage release trip operation is produced by the
Power+, MicroVersaTrip Plus or MicroVersaTrip PM trip unit in
response to a signal from the undervoltage release module.
This allows the trip unit to record, display, distinguish and
communicate (in MicroVersaTrip PM trip units) that the break-
er opening event was due to undervoltage release. Opera-
tion of the undervoltage release module will prevent breaker
contact closure, i.e. kiss-free operation. When energized,
the undervoltage release supplies +24 Vdc power to the Mi-
croVersaTrip Plus and PM trip units to power the display.
The undervoltage release module is available in a wide range
of control and power system voltages ranging from 12 Vdc
to 600 Vac. Undervoltage release modules used with 480
Vac and 600 Vac control power are supplied with a 50 VA
control power transformer which mounts externally from the
breaker. These transformers provide an output of 120 Vac,
50/60 Hz, to the UVR modules. (See outline drawings in Physi-
cal Data Section.)

Table 28.2
Undervoltage Release Module
Catalog Voltage Ratings Peak Inrush Nominal
Number Current Current Input
(50-60 Hz) (Amps) (mA)
Bell alarm with mechanical reset lockout
SPUV012DC 12 Vdc 16 200
Table 28.1 SPUV024DC 24 Vdc 15 140
Bell Alarm with Lockout Module SPUV048DC 48 Vdc 7.5 70
Catalog Number AC Ratings DC Ratings SPUV125DC 125 Vdc 3 30
SPBAL240 6 A @ 240 Vac 0.5 A @ 125 Vdc SPUV250DC 250 Vdc 1.5 15
0.25 A@ 250 Vdc
SPUV024AC 24 Vac 15 370
SPBAL600 6 A @ 600 Vac 0.5 A @ 125 Vdc
0.25 A @ 250 Vdc SPUV048AC 48 Vac 7.5 210
600 Vac module not UL listed SPUV120AC 120 Vac 3 80
SPUV208AC 208 Vac 1.9 60
Undervoltage Release Module SPUV240AC 240 Vac 1.5 45
The undervoltage release is an electronic module used to
SPUV480AC 480 Vac 2 50
open the circuit breaker when the monitored voltage drops
SPUV600AC 600 Vac 2 60
below 35-60% of its rated value. The undervoltage release
resets when the monitored voltage is re-established allow-
ing the circuit breaker to reclose (the sealing voltage of the Time Delay Module for UVR
UVR is 60-85% of its rated voltage). The time delay module prevents nuisance tripping due to
momentary loss of voltage. Cat. No. SPUVTD has 0.1 to 1.0
seconds delay. The module has 120 Vac input and 125 Vdc
output and must be used with the 125 Vdc UVR (Cat. No.
SPUV125DC).

Undervoltage release module

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Auxiliary Switch Limited Access Pushbutton Cover

An auxiliary switch signals the circuit breakers primary con-
tact position (i.e. OPEN or CLOSED) to other devices, such as
indicating lights, relays or logic circuits. This enables the user
to provide remote indication, interlocking or control opera-
tions as a function of breaker primary contact position. The
auxiliary switch operation is independent of the method by
which the breaker is opened or closed. The auxiliary switch
does not distinguish between a tripped or open condi-
tion. The auxiliary switch contacts follow the main breaker
contacts on opening and precede them on closing.
This accessory limits access to ON/OFF control of a breaker
to authorized personnel. The pushbutton cover accessory
consists of transparent hinged covers that can be individu-
ally sealed to the limited access assembly. Both the ON and
OFF button covers can be pilot drilled to allow use of a 1/8
rod to operate either one or both pushbuttons. The catalog
number of this accessory is: SPPBCOVER.

Limited access pushbutton cover assembly

Mechanical Operations Counter

Auxiliary switch with pre-wired secondary terminals (Drawout
shown)
Auxiliary switch modules are available with 4, 8,or 12 NO/NC
(SPDT) switches for control power duty ac/dc ratings. When
ordered for field installation, an auxiliary switch module
comes pre-wired to its own terminal board, which mounts
with one screw to the left side of the breaker. All secondary
terminals are dedicated, so there is no confusion in wiring to
a 4, 8, or 12-switch module. A separate accessory for draw-
out breakers come pre-wired to the secondary disconnect.
The mechanical operations counter is mounted behind the
front cover of the breaker, and it is viewable through a rect-
angular knockout window opening in the breaker cover. It is
a five-digit non-resettable counter which is actuated each
time the breaker is opened by any means. Together with the
fault operations counters stored in MicroVersaTrip Plus and
MicroVersaTrip PM trip unit memory, a complete history
of breaker operations is available to the user. The catalog
number of this accessory is : SPCOUNTER.

Table 29.1
Auxiliary Switch
Catalog Number Number of AC DC
Contacts Ratings Ratings
SPAS240AB4 4 6A@240 Vac 0.5A@ 125 Vdc
SPAS240AB4D and120 Vac 0.25 @ 250 Vdc
SPAS240AB8 8 6A@ 240 Vac 0.5A@ 125 Vdc
SPAS240AB8D and 120 Vac 0.25 @ 250 Vdc
SPAS240AB12 12 6A@240 Vac 0.5A@ 125 Vdc
SPAS240AB12D and 120 Vac 0.25 @ 250 Vdc
SPAS600AB4 4 6A@600 Vac 0.5A@ 125 Vdc
SPAS600AB4D 0.25 @ 250 Vdc
SPAS600AB8 8 6A@600 Vac 0.5A@ 125 Vdc
SPAS600AB8D 0.25 @ 250 Vdc Mechanical operations counter

D suffix for drawout breaker accessory.

600 Vac Modules not UL Listed

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Padlock Device (Standard) Table 30.1

Key Interlock Provisions
Padlocking devices are standard on all Power Break II Cir-
cuit breakers. When the breaker is in the open position, and Catalog Number of Kirk Key lock Superior Cat.
Number Locks Cat. Number Number
the padlock device is raised at least , the breaker cannot
be closed mechanically or electrically. The device accepts SPK4 1 KFN00001- S105827Y
up to three padlocks with 1/4 to 3/8 diameter shanks. The SPK4 2 KFN00002- S105828Y
padlock device meets the EUSERC requirement for SPK4 3 KFN00003- S105829Y
padlocking. SPK4 4 KFN00004- S105827-4Y
Final digit may be 0, 1, 2, or 3 depending on number of key removal
positions.

Door Interlock
The door interlock provides interlocking of the circuit breaker
compartments hinged door so that the breaker must be in
the OFF position before the door can be opened. The door
interlock is defeatable with a small tool to allow authorized
access. The catalog number of the door interlock is: SPDIL.

Integral padlock device

Key Interlock Provisions

The key interlock provision enables the user to mount a
one-to four-cylinder, narrow-faced, Kirk-type FN customer-
supplied lock on the face of the breaker. The key interlock
provision works in conjunction with the padlock device. The
key interlock extends a lever through the padlock device
when the key is turned to the key removal or bolt extended
position.

Door interlock

Key interlock installed on front of the breaker

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Neutral Current Sensors Additional Accessories Stationary

When the ground-fault option is selected in a trip unit, and
a single phase 3-wire or a 3 phase four-wire power system
(e.g., 120/208 Vac or 277/480 Vac) is used, an external neu-
tral sensor must be inserted in the neutral lead of the power
system to complete the ground-fault protective circuit.
Breakers General Purpose,
Wall Enclosures
General Purpose, NEMA 1 enclosures are available for Power
Break II breakers with neutrals for 800-2000 amps. These
units are UL Listed for service entrance use for single phase
three-wire, or 3-phase four-wire power systems through 600
Vac. Enclosures are provided with breaker mounting studs
and lugs. Enclosures, breakers and neutrals are ordered and
shipped separately, unassembled. These units are suitable
for use in 65 kA (max.) rms symmetrical systems.

Table 31.2
Enclosures And Field Installed Neutrals
Catalog Number Frame Size Field Installed Neutral
Catalog Number
SPB08W 800 A TNT800
SPB16W 1600 A TNT1600
Neutral current sensor
SPB20W 2000A TNT2000
Table 31.1
Neutral Current Sensors
Breaker Frame Circuit Breaker Neutral Sensor Catalog
(Amps) Sensor Rating Rating or Tap Number
(Amps) Setting (Amps)
800 200 200 TSVG302
400 400/200 TSVG304A
600/300 TSVG306A
800 800/400 TSVG308A
1600 800/400 TSVG808A
1000 1000/500 TSVG810A
1200/600 TSVG812A
1600 1600/1000 TSVG816A
2000 2000 2000/1200 TSVG820A
3000 800/400 TSVG808A
1000 1000/500 TSVG810A
1200/600 TSVG812A
1600/1000 TSVG816A
2000 2000/1200 TSVG820A
2500 2500/1800 TSVG825A
3000 3000/2400 TSVG830A
4000 4000 4000/3000 TSVG940A
Match neutral current sensor rating (or tap setting) to circuit breaker sensor rating.
For use with multiple-source ground fault protection schemes. rating does not
match MicroVersaTrip Trip Unit sensor.

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Lug Adapter Kits T-Studs

Pre-mount to bus structure allowing cabling or bussing to be
completed prior to breaker mounting. Accept either lugs or
crimp-type connector terminals. Catalog includes adapter
and hardware for either a three-pole line-side, or a three-
pole load-side connection. (Lugs not included)
T-Studs mount directly to the breaker, and can be rotated
for either vertical or horizontal busbar connection. Catalog
numbers cover one stud. Both copper and aluminum T-studs
are tin-plated.

Table 32.1
Lug Adapter Kits
Circuit Breaker Suitable For Use Catalog
Frame Size (Amps) With up to: Number
3 TPLUG108 Lugs or
800 TPLUA08
3 Crimp Lugs Per Pole
6 TPLUG108 Lugs or
1600 TPLUGA16
6 Crimp Lugs Per Pole
6 TPLUG108 Lugs or
2000 SPLUGA20
6 Crimp Lugs Per Pole
Anderson VCEL-075-12H1 or equivalent.
T-Studs SP20FCA included with adapter. 800- amp, Cat. No. SP08FCA and 1600 2000-amp, Cat. No.
SP20FCA aluminum T- Studs

Table 32.2
T-Studs
Circuit Catalog Number
Breaker
Frame Size Max. Rating For Front For Back
(Amps) (Amps) Connected Breaker Connected Breaker

SP08FCA
800 800
SP08FCC
SP20FCA
2000 1600-2000
SP20FCC
2000 SPS20FCA SPS20BCA
2500
2500 SPS25FCC SPS25BCC
3000 3000 SPS30FCC

4000 SPS40FCC
4000
4000 SPS40LFCC
Aluminum
Six T-studs supplied at no charge when ordered with breaker.
Copper
Supplied with integral T-Stud.
Extra long stud. Alternate with SPS40FCC for ease of installation.

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Accessories

Mechanical Interlocks (Walking Beam) Additional Accessories Drawout

For Stationary Breakers
Mechanical interlocks are mechanical devices used to
Breakers Substructures
Substructures are available for both standard and Hi-Break
prevent two adjacent circuit breakers from both being in
Power Break II breakers. Holes are provided for bolting on
the ON or closed position at the same time. The interlock
a shelf or supports. Holes are also provided in the primary
permits both breakers to be in the OFF position or open
stabs for bolting to busbars or terminal lugs. A special speed
position while allowing either or both to be charged.
wrench-style racking tool is provided for racking a breaker in
Table 33.1 and out of the substructure.
Mechanical Interlocks
Table 33.3
Maximum Current Envelope Catalog Number Substructures
Size Rating (Amps)
Circuit Breaker Standard Break Hi-Break
2000 SPWB20
Frame Size (Amps) Catalog Number Catalog Number
3000 SPWB30
800 SPSDOS08 SPHDOS08
4000 SPWB40
1600 SPSDOS16 SPHDOS16
2000 SPSDOS20 SPHDOS20
Lug Kits
2500 SPSDOS25 SPHDOS25
Lug kits accept copper and aluminum wire and are suitable
for direct mounting to the breaker, except in the case of 3000 SPSDOS30 SPHDOS30
TSLUG kits, T-studs must also be used. 4000 SPSDOS40 SPHDOS40

Table 33.2
Lug Kits
Circuit Max Catalog Lugs Max. Wire
Breaker Rating Number Per Cables Range
Frame Size (Amps) Kit Per (Footnote)
(Amps) Pole
400 TPLUG106 1 1
600 TPLUG206 1 2
800
800 TPLUG308 1 3
800 TPLUG108 1 3
TPLUG408 1 4
1600 1600
TPLUG108 1 6
2000 2000 TPLUG108 1 6
800 TSLUG08 9 3
1200 TSLUG12 12 4
1600 TSLUG16 15 5
3000
2000 TSLUG20 18 6
2500 TSLUG25 21 7
3000 TSLUG30 27 9
4000 4000 TSLUG40 33 11
For use with adapter kit only.
#2 AWG-600 kcmil Cu/Al.
300-750 kcmil Cu/Al.
#3/0 AWG 800 kcmil Cu/Al.
500-800 Kcmil Cu/Al.
3/0- 800 kcmil Cu/Al.
For back connected 3000A: T-Stud integral with breaker.

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Accessories

Secondary Disconnects Racking Tool

Control wiring is connected through drawout secondary The racking tool is a drive wrench with a square socket
disconnects in the TEST and CONNECTED positions only. that engages the racking mechanism of the drawout
Up to 72 control circuits are possible through (36) position breaker. The catalog number is TDORT. Note that one racking
plug-style secondary disconnect blocks factory mounted to tool is supplied with each group of five drawout breakers at
each side of drawout breakers. One substructure disconnect no charge.
(SPD0SD36S) must be ordered for each breaker. An additional
block is required for auxiliary switches. Mechanical Interlocks for Drawout Breakers
Mechanical interlocks for drawout breakers provide the
Table 34.1 same function as those for stationary breakers, except they
Secondary Disconnects
are used with two drawout breakers, mounted on a common
Catalog Number Location compartment centerline, in either the same vertical section
SPDOSD36S Substructure or adjacent vertical sections.
SPDOSD36B Breaker
Table 34.4
One must be ordered for each substructure when accessories or communications Mechanical Interlocks
are used. When auxiliary switches are used, along with any other electrical acces-
sory or communication, two disconnects must be ordered. Envelope Size Catalog Number
Order for replacement only. Included with drawout breaker. 800-2000 SPDOWB20
2500-4000 SPDOWB40
Shutters
Shutters prevent unintentional contact with potentially live
Lifting Bar
primary disconnect stabs when a breaker is racked out of an
The lifting bar (TBOLB) provides a means of safely lifting a
energized switchboard compartment.
drawout circuit breaker. A chain hook should be attached to
Table 34.2 the central hole in the lifting bar.
Shutters
Frame Size Catalog Number Position Switch
Provides positive indication when the drawout breaker or
800-2000A SPDSS20
switch primary contact fingers have been fully disengaged
3000A SPDSS30
from the main bus connections. Switch contacts change
4000A SPDSS49 state only after the primary fingers are fully disconnected
when the breaker is being moved from the CONNECTED posi-
Racking Padlock tion through the TEST position and into the DISCONNECTED
The catalog number TDOPC racking padlock provides a position.
means for the user to prevent racking tool engagement,
thereby preventing movement of the breaker between the May be used as part of a safety interlocking system in addi-
Disconnected, Test and Connected positions. tion to the visual indicator on the drawout substructure. The
Position Switch accessory does not indicate either the TEST
By-Pass Switch or CONNECTED position. The switch assembly mounts on the
Provides control circuit continuity or downstream signal- stationary frame and the actuator mounts to the carriage.
ing when drawout is engaged. The switch can be used as Switch contacts are rated at 10A at 600Vac, 0.75A at 125Vdc,
an interlocking means to ensure the remote close solenoids and 0.25A at 250Vdc.
cannot be energized until the drawout breaker primaries are
fully engaged. The switch assembly mounts on the station- Number of Switch Product Number List Price
ary frame, and the actuator to the carriage. Switch contacts Elements
are rated at 10A at 600Vac, 0.75A at 125Vdc and 0.25A at S NO/2NC SDOPS2L $177.00
250Vdc. 4 NO/4 NC SDOPS4L $256.00

Table 34.3 6 NO/6NC SDOPS6L $336.00

By-Pass Switch
Catalog Number Number of Switch Elements
TDOBP2L 2 NO/2 NC
TDOBP4L 4 NO/4 NC
TDOBP6L 6 NO/6 NC

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Catalog Numbers

This section contains the nomenclature system for Power Break II circuit breakers, Power+, MicroVersaTrip Plus and
MicroVersaTrip PM trip units and the interchangeable rating plugs.

Power Break II Circuit Breaker Catalog Numbers

S S D 08 * 02 H
Power Break II breaker type Auxiliary function
H = High-range instantaneous current sonsors
Current interrupting capacity Blank = Standard current sensors
S = Standard break
H = HiBreak breaker Current sensor rating
02 = 200A 20 = 2000A
Construction 04 = 400A 25 = 2500A
D = Drawout 08 = 800A 30 = 3000A
F = Stationary, front connected 10 = 1000A 40 = 4000A
B = Back connected, 2500-3000A only 16 = 1600A

Frame rating Trip unit type and rating

08 = 800A 25 = 2500A B = Enhanced MicroVersaTrip Plus and
16 = 1600A 30 = 3000A MicroVersaTrip PM trip unit;
20 = 2000A 40 = 4000A D = Power+ trip unit
B2/D2 = 2000A maximum
B3/D3 = 2500, 3000A
Accessory Catalog Numbers B4/D4 = 4000A

SP AS 240 AB4D R
Power Break II breaker Extender
R = Field installable kit
Device type Blank = Factory installed
AS = Auxiliary switch*
BAA = Bell alarm, alarm only* Auxiliary switch extender
BAL = Bell alarm with lockout* AB4 = Auxiliary switch, type AB with 4 elements
COUNTER = Mechanical counter* AB8 = Auxiliary switch, type AB with 8 elements
DIL = Defeatable door interlock AB12 = Auxiliary switch, tdype AB with 12 elements
DOSD = Drawout secondary disconnects (Add suffix D for Drawout construction
DOWB = Drawout mechanical interlock
DSS = Substructure shutter kit* Voltage, unless otherwise stated
E = Electric operator*
012 = 12 Vdc
HDOS = Hi-Break rated drawout sustructure*
024 = 24 Vdc
K4 = Kirk Key lock (4 maximum)*
048 = 48 Vdc
PBCOVER = Pushbutton cover*
120/125 = 120 Vac or 125 Vac
RCS = Remote close solenoid*
240/250 = 240 Vac and 250 Vac
SDOS = Standard rated drawout substructure*
250 = 250 Vdc
ST = Shunt trip*
480 = 480 Vac
STL = Shunt trip with lockout
600 = 600 Vac
UV = Undervoltage release*
08 = 800A 25 = 2500A
WB = Walking beam for stationary breakers
16 = 1600A 30 = 3000A
08 = 800A T-stud
20 = 2000A 40 = 4000A
20 = 1600 thru 2000A T-stud
BCA = Back connected aluminum
S20 = 2000A T-stud (3000A frame)
BCC = Back connected copper
S25 = 2500A T-stud
FCA = Front connected aluminum terminal T-stud
S30 = 3000A T-stud
LFCC = Front connected copper, long stud
S40 = 4000A T-stud
36B = 36 secondary disconnects, breaker
RAILS = Rail kit
36C = 36 secondary desconnects, substructure
LUGA = Lug adapter kit
B = Enclosure
High-range instantaneous sensors only available on
MicroVersaTrip Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM units. For
* Device Cat. No. requires an extender R for field installable kit version only. availability of Power+ Tip Untis, contact your ED&C sales
engineer.

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Catalog Numbers

Power+ Trip Unit Catalog Numbers

D2 20 LSI T1 R
Trip unit type and rating Replacement or new
D2 = Power Break II Power+ Trip Unit: R= Replacement trip unit
2000 A sensor maximum (Blank) = New
D3 = Power Break II Power+ Trip Unti:
3000 A sensor maximum Trip unit options
D4 = Power Break II Power+ Trip Unit: T1 = Target Module without
4000 A sensor maximum ground fault target
T2 = Target Module with
Sensor rating ground fault target
02 = 200A Blank = No Target Module
04 = 400A
08 = 800A Auxiliary functions
10 = 1000A LI = Long time and instantaneous
16 = 1600A LSI = Long-time, short-time, instantaneous
20 = 2000A
25 = 2500A
30 = 3000A
40 = 4000A

Rating Plug Catalog Numbers

TR 10 C 800 GF

Trip unit type and rating Ground Fault Function

TR = Trip unit rating plug Blank = No ground fault
All Power+, MicroVersaTrip Plus GF = Ground fault
and MicroVersaTrip PM rating plugs
Rating plug ampere rating
Current sensor rating 100 = 100A 800 = 800A
2 = 200A 150 = 150A 1000 = 1000A
4 = 400A 200 = 200A 1100 = 1100A
8 = 800A 225 = 225A 1200 = 1200A
10 = 1000A 250 = 250A 1500 = 1500A
16 = 1600A 300 = 300A 1600 = 1600A
20 = 2000A 400 = 400A 2000 = 2000A
25 = 2500A 450 = 450A 2500 = 2500A
30 = 3000A 500 = 500A 3000 = 3000A
40 = 4000A 600 = 600A 3600 = 3600A
700 = 700A 4000 = 4000A
Trip unit type
C = Power+ trip unit rating plugs

Target Module Catalog Numbers

TARGET00= Blank insert for Target Module
TARGET01= Target Module without ground fault target
TARGET02= Target Module with ground fault target

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Catalog Numbers

MicroVersaTrip Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM Trip Unit Catalog Numbers

B2 20 LSI GZI PM R
Trip unit type and rating Replacement or new
B2 = Power Break II Enhanced MicroVersaTrip R = Replacement trip unit
Plus or PM Trip Unit: 2000A sensor maximum (Blank) = New
B3 = Power Break II Enhanced MicroVersaTrip
Plus or PM Trip Unit: 3000A sensor maximum Trip unit options
B4 = Power Break II Enhanced MicroVersa Trip Options for MicroVersaTrip PM trip units only.
Plus or PM Trip Unit: 4000A sensor maximum Must select one:
P = Protective relays and communications
Sensor rating M = Metering and communications
02 = 200A PM = Protective relays, metering,
04 = 400A and communications
08 = 800A (Blank) = MicroVersaTrip Plus trip unit
10 = 1000A
16 = 1600A Ground fault funcitions
20 = 2000A G = Ground fault
25 = 2500A GD = Ground fault defeatable (not UL listed)
30 = 3000A GZ1 = Ground fault; ground fault only zone
40 = 4000A selective interlock
GZ2 = ground fault and short-time selective interlock
Auxiliary functions GDZ2 = Ground fault defeatable (not UL listed):
LI = Long time and instantaneous gound fault and short-time selective interlock
LSI = Long-time, Short-time, instantaneous (Blank) = None
LSH = Long-time, Short-time, high range instantane

Rating Plug Catalog Numbers

TR 10 B 800
Device Type
TR = Trip unit rating plug Rating plug ampere rating
All MicroversaTrip Plus 100 = 100A 1000 = 1000A
and MicroVersaTrip PM rating plus 150 = 150A 1200 = 1200A
200 = 200A 1500 = 1500A
Current sensor rating 225 = 225A 1600 = 1600A
02 = 200A 300 = 300A 2000 = 2000A
04 = 400A 400 = 400A 2500 = 2500A
08 = 800A 500 = 500A 3000 = 3000A
10 = 1000A 600 = 600A 3600 = 3600A
16 = 1600A 700 = 700A 4000 = 4000A
20 = 2000A 800 = 800A
25 = 2500A
30 = 3000A Trip unit type
40 = 4000A B = All Enhanced MicroVersaTrip
Plus & MicroVersaTrip PM
trip unit rating plugs

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Application

Standards And Testing load (mechanical) on-off operations per Table 38.1. The
Power Break II circuit breakers are UL Listed in accordance
ground-fault fuse described in item 2 above must not
with Standard UL 489. This standard requires the breaker to rupture.
meet or exceed endurance and interrupting criteria. Power
Break II breakers are designed and tested to exceed these The rate of operation is one per minute except the 3000
requirements. and 4000A electrical test may be in groups of five with a
delay in between after conducting the first 10 operations
UL 489 requirements for endurance capability without cur- at one per minute.
rent (mechanical endurance) vary with frame ratings. For
Table 38.1
example, for an 800-amp frame, the UL requirement is 3000 Number of Endurance Test Cycles
operations; and for a 4000-amp frame, only 1100 opera-
Frame Number of Cycles of Operation
tions. All Power Break II breakers are designed to exceed this Size (Amps)
requirement by meeting a minimum of 10,000 mechanical With Current Without Current Total
operations. 800 500 3000 3500
1600 500 2000 2500
UL Test Procedures 2000 500 2000 2500
Extracted from UL Standard 489, current edition. 2500 500 2000 2500
3000 400 1100 1500
The following information briefly describes the types of tests
Power Break II insulated case circuit breakers, rated 800 4000 400 1100 1500
through 4000 amperes, must successfully pass.
6. Repeat 200% calibration test.
7. Interrupting ability (short-circuit) for devices rated 600
1. Calibration: Tested at 200%, and 135% at 25 C. At
Vac (all Power Break II breakers): Each pole of the 3-pole
200%, an 800A breaker must trip in 2 to 30 minutes de-
unit must complete an opening operation (O) and a
pending on the current rating. At 135%, all sizes (larger
close-open operation (CO) of short-circuit current
than 50 amperes) must trip within 2 hours.
(single-phase) in Table 38.2 at rated voltage. An O and
2. Overload: 50 operations making and breaking six times
CO operation using all three poles (common 3-phase
rated current at rated minimum voltage, 0.45-0.50
tests) is also required on the same device used for previ-
power factor for 800 and 1600A frame sizes; 2000 and
ous the tests in items 1-6.
2500A frames, 25 operations at six time rated current;
Short-circuit test are acceptable if:
and, 3000 and 4000A frames, 3 operations at six times
a) there is no electrical or mechanical breakdown;
rated current plus 25 operations at two times rated cur-
b) the ground fuse has not opened;
rent. Tests are conducted at one operation per minute,
c) the conductor insulation is not damaged;
(make and break), but may be done in groups of five
d) there is continuity in the closed position at rated
operations with 15-minute delay between groups.
voltage; and,

e) a cotton pad covering any vent openings in the
Overload test is conducted in a metal enclosure rep-
enclosure has not ignited.
resenting the minimum size enclosure for which the
breaker is suitable. No electrical or mechanical break-
Short-circuit test are conducted with rated cable sizes (or bus
down is permitted and a 30-ampere fuse, connected
for 1600A and larger breakers) using a maximum of four feet
from the metal enclosure to the line lead least likely to
on the line side and a maximum of 10 inches on load side for
arc to the enclosure, must not rupture.
3-pole tests and four feet on load side for single-pole tests.
3. Repeat 200% calibration test.
4. Temperature Test: The circuit breaker after overload Table 38.2
is outfitted with 4 ft. minimum of rated copper cable Short-Circuit Levels
per pole, line and load end, and rated current is passed Frame Size Power 3-Pole Circuit Breaker Available
through the breaker which is not in an enclosure. After (Amps) Factor, Lagging Short-circuit Current Sym. Amp
temperatures have stabilized, the temperature rise on 1-Pole, 1-Phase 3-Pole, 3-Phase
the cables at the connection to the breaker wiring ter-
800 .45-.50 8660 10000
minals must not exceed 50C rise, (75C total in a 25C
room ambient), and the breaker must not trip. Cables are 1600 .25-.30 14000 20000
sized as shown in Table 43.1. When the copper bus bars 2000 .15-.20 14000 25000
are used instead of cable for 1600-4000A breakers, they 2500 .15-.20 20000 30000
are sized per Table 43.2. 3000 .15-.20 25000 35000
5. Endurance: The breaker must complete an endurance 4000 .15-.20 30000 45000
test (1) making and breaking rated current at rated volt-
age, .75-.80 lagging power factor and (2) additional no Circuit power factor may be .25-.30.

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8. Repeat 200% calibration test.
9. Dielectric voltage withstand: The tested breaker must
withstand applied voltage of twice rated plus 1000 volts
(2200 volts for 600V rated breaker) for one minute be-
tween:
a) line and load terminals,
b) poles of opposite polarity, and
c) live parts and the metal enclosure.
Performance High Available Fault Current
(Hi-Break Power Break II) Circuit Breakers The UL
Standard 489 specifies additional, optional requirements for
evaluation of breakers on faults higher than the standard
values shown in item 5.
Test sequence is as follows:
1. Calibration: 200% of rated current.
2. Interrupting capacity: Short-circuit test are conducted
to evaluate (1) maximum IC rating, (2) IC at maximum
voltage, and (3) IC at maximum kVA. If one or more tests
are covered by another, for example, if maximum kVA
occurs at maximum voltage test, they may be omitted.
An O operation and a CO operation is required for
each evaluation. Acceptable high available fault current
ratings are, in RMS symmetrical kilo amperes: 7.5, 10, 14,
18, 22, 25, 30, 35, 42, 50, 65, 85, 100, 125,150, 200.
3. Trip-Out: Conducted at 250% of rated current. Breakers
must trip within same time limits as for 200% calibration.
4. Dielectric voltage withstand: Conducted at twice rated
(test) voltage.
The preceding is an abbreviated description. Refer to the
section Standards and References for specific standards.
GE Testing
GE has developed a qualification test plan for the Power+,
MicroVersaTrip Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM trip units that
is in addition to the tests required by Standard UL 489. The
objective is to demonstrate performance and reliability under
severe operating conditions. Essential components of the
internal qualification test are:
GE Trip Unit Testing
1. Temperature Cycling. This test verifies that units are
not damaged when exposed to many extreme thermal
cycles. The test consists of ramping units from -20C to
70C a minimum of 10 times each. Units are soaked at
each extreme temperature for 1 hour minimum for each
cycle.
2. Storage Temperature. This test ensures that units will
operate properly following exposure to extreme storage
temperature for 72 hours. Units are stored in an un-
powered state at -55C and +85 for 72 hours and then
subjected to functional testing to verify proper operation.
3. Voltage Surge. This test ensures that the circuit breaker
is not susceptible to direct and coupled surge voltages
on any primary line or any control input or output line.
The test is performed per the ANSI C37.90.1 Surge With-
stand Capability specification on all input and output
lines connected to the breaker. Both fast transient and
oscillatory surges are applied.
4. RF and EMI. These tests ensure that the breaker is not
susceptible to radiated electromagnetic fields. The test is
performed per the ANSI C37.90.2 Radiated Field Immuni-
ty specification. The breaker is subjected to a modulated
field of 30-50V/m from 20 MHz to1GHz with the field
polarization applied vertically and horizontally.
5. Walkie-Talkie Immunity. The breaker is subjected to
standard types of industrial walkie-talkies to ensure that
it is immune to nuisance trips or improper operation
when nearby walkie-talkies are used.
6. Wiggins Immunity. Test are performed to ensure the
breaker will not nuisance trip when exposed to a high in-
ductive load (Wiggy) voltage tester across the energized
phase lines.
7. Humidity. A number of units are exposed to high-humid-
ity environments of 95% relative humidity for a period of
one week to simulate severe environmental conditions.
8. Heat/Humidity Endurance. LCD display modules are
exposed to +80C, 85% relative humidity for a minimum
of 1000 hours to ensure that the LCD seal and polar-
izers can withstand severe environments for prolonged
periods of time.
9. POWER LEADER Systems Tests. Tests are performed
to prove that the trip units can be integrated into existing
POWER LEADER networks. A large number of trip units
are configured into a large network of various POWER
LEADER devices to ensure that they can communicate
when subjected to large network conditions. Many types
of systems tests are performed including: communica-
tion over long distances, multiple simultaneous event
testing, communication protocol testing, integration
testing with other devices, and bus fault and bus loading
testing.
10. Dust. Units are subjected to severe atmospheric dust
environments per MIL-STD-810E, Method 510.3, Proc. I.
11. Salt Spray. Units are subjected to severe salt spray and
salt fog environments per ASTM B117.
12. Electro-Static Discharge. Units are subjected to Electro-
Static Discharge test of up to 8.0kV per IEC 801-2.
GE Breaker Testing
UL Vibration Testing:
GE Power Break II circuit breakers have been investigated in
accordance with UL 489 Supplement SB and vibration tested
in accordance with Supplement SB, Section SB2. This quali-
fies them as UL listed Naval circuit breakers intended for use
aboard non-combatant and auxiliary naval ships over
19.8 meters (65 feet) in length. Circuit breakers complying
with these requirements shall be marked Naval.
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 Application

Test breakers were subjected to a resonance frequency
search from 4 to 33 Hz, 2 hr. dwell at resonance, and a 2
hr. variable frequency test in each of three rectilinear axes.
Tests were performed with the circuit breaker closed and
also open. Vibration input during testing is described by the
graph below. Resonance G-forces during testing exceeded
3Gs. Circuit breaker contacts were monitored during testing
to verify that contacts did not open when the circuit breaker
was closed and did not close when the circuit breaker was
open.
1.400
1.200
1.000
G force
The metallic screen is made of 16-gauge steel with 3/16
diameter holes punched on a stagger creating a 50%
metal-to-air ratio. During these tests, a 50 amp OPTS fuse is
used to connect the screen to the test supply neutral. Power
Break II circuit breakers are short-circuit tested in both the
line top and line bottom configuration making them suitable
for reverse feed applications. The conformance to IEC 947-
2 consists of the following test sequences all of which have
been third-party witnessed by UL:
I. General Performance Characteristics
1. Tripping Limits and Characteristics:
Power Break II circuit breaker tripping characteristics are

0.800
verified under short-circuit and overload conditions to
0.600
0.400
meet the relevant trip time curves. Various trip and no-
0.200 trip conditions are verified.
0.000 2. Dielectric Properties:
5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 Power Break II circuit breakers are dielectric tested
Frequency (Hz) through the main circuit and the control circuits to with-
UL489 SB vibration stand 2500 volts for 1 minute without breaking down.
3. Mechanical Operation and Operational
4G Vibration: In addition, 800-2000A Stationary mounted Performance Capability:
Power Break II circuit breakers have been tested to with- Power Break II circuit breakers are endurance tested
stand 4G vibration. to 10,000 operations without maintenance. 500 opera-
Sine Sweep Vibration: Sinusoidal log sweep vibration in each tions are performed under full load at rated voltage and
of 3 rectilinear axes with peak acceleration of 4 G from 10 Hz the remainder are performed under no-load conditions
to 500 Hz, followed by 30 minute resonance dwell at the 3 with a minimum of 10 operations per hour. At least 10%
most severe frequencies in each axis. of the no-load operations are opened by a shunt trip
Random Vibration: Random vibration from 2 Hz to 600 Hz or undervoltage device. During the endurance testing
was run to the acceleration density shown below. the circuit breaker is monitored to ensure the allowable
thermal rise limits are not exceeded. In addition to circuit
breaker endurance, drawout breakers are racked in and
Acceleration density

0.06
0.05 out of their substructure 100 times.
4. Verification of Dielectric Withstand:
(G2/cps)

0.04
0.03 Following the endurance test, the circuit breakers main
0.02
circuit is verified to withstand a voltage equal to twice its
0.01
rated insulation voltage for 1 minute.
0
5. Verification of Temperature Rise:
1 2 3 10 50 100 600 1000
Following the dielectric verification, a temperature-rise
Frequency (Hz)
test is made at the rated current at any convenient
Random vibration test spectrum voltage. The breaker is connected in open air to a power
supply through copper bus. Each main terminal is fed
IEC Test Qualification by 3 each 3 x 0.25 x 3 meter long copper bus sections
Power Break II circuit breakers are tested to conform with hung vertically, painted flat black and spaced 0.25
IEC Standard 947-2 for general purpose use with no spe- apart. The main terminals are verified to not rise more
cific enclosure. Power Break II circuit breakers are designed than 80C above ambient. The operating handle and
for intentional time delay under short-circuit conditions as push-to-close button are verified to rise no more than 35
described by IEC 947-2 use category B. In addition, Power and 50C respectively. Other areas are also verified.
Break II circuit breakers are suitable for use in phase-earthed
systems and are tested in individual pole short circuits. All
Power Break II testing is performed in open air. During short-
circuit and endurance under load testing the circuit breakers
are surrounded by a perforated metal screen. The screen is
positioned over the top of the breaker and located 4.5 inches
above the arc chamber vents. The screen also covers a sur-
face located one inch away from the bottom and sides.

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II. Rated Service Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity (Ics)
1. Rated Service Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity:
Power Break II circuit breakers are tested to complete
a series of short-circuit interruptions with a 3-minute
rest period between interruptions. The breakers must
complete an open operations followed by a close-
open operation and another close-open operation.
The circuit breakers are tested with an open circuit
voltage sufficient to enable a recovery voltage of the
rated voltage plus 5%. The 800-2000 amp Power Break II
circuit breakers are tested in a 56,000 amps rms sym-
metrical, 50 Hz, 20% power factor short circuit. (See
Table 46.1)
2. Verification of Dielectric Withstand:
Following the short-circuit interruptions, the breakers
main circuit is verified to withstand a voltage equal to
twice its rated insulation voltage for 1 minute.
3. Verification of Temperature Rise:
Following the dielectric verification, a temperature-rise
test is made at the rated current and the main terminals
are monitored as previously described in Sequence I test
5.
4. Verification of Overload Release:
Following the temperature-rise verification, the circuit
breaker overload protection is verified by applying 145%
of rated current through all three poles connected in
series. The breaker must trip within trip time curve.
III. Rated Ultimate Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity tested to complete a series of short-circuit interruptions
(Icu)
1. Verification of Overload Release:
Prior to short-circuit testing, the circuit breaker overload
protection is verified by applying 200% of rated current
through each pole individually. The breaker must trip
within the trip time curve.
2. Rated Ultimate Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity:
Power Break II circuit breakers are tested to complete a
series of short-circuit interruptions with a 3 minute rest
period between interruptions. The breakers must com-
plete an open operation followed by a close-open
operation. The circuit breakers are tested with an open
circuit voltage sufficient to enable a recovery voltage of
the rated voltage plus 5%. The 800 2000 amp Power
Break II circuit breakers are tested in a 75,000 amp rms
symmetrical 50 Hz, 20% power factor short circuit.
3. Verification of Dielectric Withstand:
Following the short-circuit interruptions, the breakers
main circuit is verified to withstand a voltage equal to
twice its rated insulation voltage; however, not less than
1000V for 1 minute.
4. Verification of Overload Release:
Following the dielectric verification, the circuit breaker
overload protection is verified by applying 250% of rated
current through each pole individually. The breaker must
trip within the trip time curve.
IV. Rated Short-Time Withstand Current (Icw)
1. Verification of Overload Release:
Prior to short-circuit testing, the circuit breaker overload
protection is verified by applying 200% of rated current
through each pole individually. The breaker must trip
within the trip time curve.
2. Rated Short-Time Withstand Current:
Power Break II Circuit breakers are tested to carry a
short-time withstand current with the overcurrent and
instantaneous over-ride protection defeated. For the
800-2000 amp Power Break II circuit breakers, a short
circuit is calibrated to deliver the equivalent IT of a
40,000 amp rms symmetrical short circuit for 1 second
or 1,600,000,000 IT. Also, the test circuit is calibrated to
reach a peak current of at least 84,000 amps during its
first half cycle. Since momentary contact separation can
occur during this test, the test is made at rated voltage.
The test is performed at a frequency of 50 Hz with a plus
or minus 25% tolerance and a 25% power factor.
3. Verification of Temperature Rise:
Following the short-time withstand, a temperature-rise
test is made at the rated current and the main terminals
are monitored as previously described in Sequence I test
5.
4. Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity at the Maximum
Short-Time Withstand Current:
Following the temperature verification the breakers are
with a 3-minute rest period between interruptions. The
breakers must complete an open operation followed by
a close-open operation. The circuit breakers are tested
with an open circuit voltage sufficient to enable a recov-
ery voltage of the rated voltage plus 5%. The 800-2000
amp Power Break II circuit breaker is tested in a 40,000
amp rms symmetrical, 50 Hz, 25 % short circuit.
5. Verification of Dielectric Withstand:
Following the short-circuit interruptions, the breakers
main circuit is verified to withstand a voltage equal to
twice its rated insulation voltage for 1 minute.
6. Verification of Overload Release:
Following the dielectric verification, the circuit breaker
overload protection is verified by applying 250% of rated
current through each pole individually. The breaker must
trip within the trip time curve.
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Application
V. Individual Pole Short-Circuit Test Sequence (Isu)
1. Individual Pole Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity:
Power Break II Circuit breakers are tested to complete a
series of short-circuit interruptions with a 3-minute rest
period between interruptions. The breakers must com-
plete an open operation followed by a close-open
operation on each pole individually. The circuit breakers
are tested with an open circuit voltage sufficient to en-
able a recovery voltage of the rated voltage plus 5%. The
800-2000 amp Power Break II circuit breakers are tested
using two phases of a three-phase 25,000 amp rms
symmetrical, 50 Hz, 25% power factor short circuit.
2. Verification of Dielectric Withstand:
Following the short-circuit interruptions, the breakers
main circuit is verified to withstand a voltage equal to
twice its rated insulation voltage; however, not less than
1000 V for 1 minute.
3. Verification of Overload Release:
Following the dielectric verification, the circuit breaker
overload protection is verified by applying 250% of rated
current through each pole individually. The breaker must
trip within the trip time curve.
Table 42.1
Test Tolerance: Unless Otherwise Specified
All Tests No Load, Normal Short Circuit
Load or Over Load
Current +5%-0% 3500
Voltage +5%-0% 2500
Frequency 5%(47.5-52.5 Hz) 5%(47.5-52.5 Hz)
Power Factor 0.05 +0 -0.05
Power Break II
100 % Rated Circuit Breakers
Power Breaker II circuit breakers are UL Listed to carry 100%
of rating-plug nameplate current, continuously, when
installed in accordance with guideline printed on the breaker,
and as detailed in the following Current Rating Factors por-
tion of this section.
Standard Rated Devices
A Standard rated device is rated to carry 100% of its name-
plate current for short periods of time (up to 3 hours maxi-
mum) when enclosed in equipment, such as a switchboard.
The enclosed device has a continuous rating of 80% of rating
according to current versions of the National Electric Code
(Article 220-10).
100% Rated Devices
100% rated devices are designed to carry 100% of their
nameplate current rating when enclosed and tested in distri-
bution equipment.
4000 A stationary 80 %
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Breakers with 100% rating are so marked on the front of
the devices. This marking includes minimum enclosure size,
minimum ventilation (if any) , minimum cable sizes and tem-
perature ratings to be used. Current versions of the National
Electric Code permit such use in the exceptions to Articles
210-22(c) and 220-10 (b).
Factors Affecting the Current Ratings
of Installed Devices
There are six application factors to consider in selecting cur-
rent rating on installed Power Break II insulated case circuit
breakers. These are: 1) the size of the cable or bus used in
the line and load connections, 2) the actual installed ambient
temperature, 3) the system operating frequency, 4) the alti-
tude of the installation, 5) the type of loading of the protected
circuit, and 6) the design safety factor.
The following simple relationship combines these six applica-
tion factors into a single equation:
ICB = IA x A x B x C x D x E x F
ICB = Installed circuit breaker current rating, amps
IA = Actual load current, amps
A = Cable of bus sizing factor
B = Ambient temperature rating factor
C = Frequency rating factor
D = Altitude rating factor
E = Load class rating factor
F = Safety factor
Cable or Bus Size
The thermal design of a circuit breaker takes into account
the ability of the line and load cables or buses to act as heat
sinks. Standard UL 489 has assigned specific cable or bus
sizes for each current rating. Generally, these assignments
are coordinated with specific conductor temperature ratings.
Increasing a conductors temperature rating decreases both
the cross-sectional area and its ability to conduct heat from
the circuit breaker. The chart below illustrates the effect of
changing cable areas on the current-carrying ability of the
circuit breaker.
Effects of changing load and line conductor sizes
Application

Table 43.1
Required Cable Size
Frame Sensor Rating or Rating Plug Cable Size and Quantity Cable Min Temp.
Rating (Amps) Rating (Amps) Rating Carrying 100%
Copper Cables Aluminum Cables Continuously (C)
Qty. Size (mcm) Qty. Size (mcm)
200 1 3/0 1 250 75
400 1 600 2 250 75
800
600 2 350 2 500 75
800 2 or 3 600 or 300 3 400 75
800 3 300 3 400 75
1000 3 400 4 350 75
1600
1200 4 350 4 500 75
1600 5 400 5 600 90
2000 2000 6 400 6 600 90
2000 6 400 6 600 75
2500
2500 7 500 8 600 90
3000 3000 8 or 9 400 or 500 9 or 10 500 or 600 90
4000 4000 10 or 11 500 or 600 12 or 13 500 or 600 90

100% Continuous load requires use of 90C cable sized to 75C ampacity. Lugs must be marked CU9AL or AL9CU or AL9 denoting suitability with 90C cable.

Table 43.2
Required Bus Size Bare Or Tinned Copper
Frame Rating Bus Bars Per Terminal
(Amps)
Number Size in (Inches)

1600 2 X3
2000 2 X4
2500 2 X5
4 X2
3000 4 X4
4000 4 X5

Table 43.3
Properties Of Conductors
Size Area Cir. Conc. Conc. Lay Bare Area DC DC DC Equiv. ISO Metric
AWG/ Mills Lay Or or Stranded Conductors Square Resistance* Resistance* Resistance* Cross Sect. Cable Size
KCMIL Stranded Diameter/ Diameter Inches Bare Tinned Aluminum Area AWG/ (mm)
No. Wires Wire (in.) Copper Copper KCMIL
3/0 167,800 19 0.0940 0.470 0.173 0.0642 0.0668 0.105 85 95
250 250,000 37 0.0822 0.575 0.260 0.0431 0.0449 0.0708 127 120
300 300,000 37 0.0900 0.630 0.312 0.0308 0.0374 0.0590 152 150
350 350,000 37 0.0973 0.681 0.364 0.0320 0.0333 0.0505 177 185
400 400,000 37 0.1040 0.728 0.416 0.0270 0.0278 0.0442 202
500 500,000 37 0.1162 0.813 0.519 0.0216 0.0222 0.0354 253 240
600 600,000 61 0.0992 0.893 0.626 0.0180 0.0187 0.0295 304 300
750 750,000 61 0.1109 0.998 0.782 0.0144 0.0148 0.0236 380
* Note: DC resistance values are shown in ohms per 1000 feet at 25C (77F).

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Application

Table 44.1 Table 44.2

Factor A Cable Or Bus Size Multiplying Factor Factor B Ambient Temperature Rating Factor
Percentage of Rated Factor A Ambient Temperature Maximum Wire Factor B
(Required) Cross-Sectional Area C Insulating Rating C
(%)
25 75 1.00
50 1.40
40 90 1.00
60 1.25
50 105 1.00
70 1.15
60 125 1.10
80 1.07
70 125 1.15
90 1.02
Notes: 1) Average air temperature over a 24-hour period outside the break-
100 1.00 ers insulated case, but inside the enclosure. 2) Cable (wire) must be based
125 0.99 on 75C ampacities per Table 310-16, current National Electrical Code.

150 0.97
Operating Frequency
200 0.97
All Power Break II circuit breakers may be applied at their
published ratings on 50 Hz and 60 Hz power systems. At
Ambient Temperature nominal system frequencies less than 50 Hz but above direct
Ambient temperatures have an even wider effect on the current, digital solid-state trip devices become inoperative
rating of the breaker-cable system. While the internal sens- due to sensor saturation. On direct current systems, digital
ing and tripping circuitry with the Power+, MicroVersa- solid-state trip units are completely inoperative. Power Break
Trip Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM trip units are ambient II circuit breakers are, therefore, not suitable for direct cur-
insensitive, high-ambient temperatures may cause internal rent applications.
components to exceed their operating temperature limits.
Low temperatures substantially increase the current-carry- System operating frequencies above 60 Hz may change the
ing capabilities of the breaker-cable system until other limit- performance and ratings of circuit breakers by heating me-
ing factors occur (e.g., lubrication problems or mechanical tallic parts and significantly reducing interrupting capacity.
binding of internal parts due to differential contraction). The
ambient temperature of a Power Break II breaker should not
Factor C Operating Frequency
be less than -20C nor exceed +70C.
For operating frequencies of both 50 Hz and 60 Hz, the
operating frequency rating factor C = 1.00. For operating
Cable with insulation ratings above 75C may be used,
frequencies other than 50 Hz and 60 Hz, derating factors C
providing it is sized to 75C, per the NEC, or other applicable
are listed below.
codes.
Table 44.3
The term ambient temperature always refers to the tem- Factor C - Frequency Rating
perature of the air immediately surrounding the breaker and Frequency * Factor C
not the temperature of the air outside the breakers enclo-
dc
sure. Room or outside air temperatures only establish the
50-60 Hz 1.00
thermal floor to which all other heating is added.
150-180Hz 1.07
To convert breaker ambient from room ambient, it is nec- 200-240 Hz 1.25
essary to know the temperature rise within the equipment 300-350 Hz 1.40
housing the breaker. The temperature rise is a function of 400-450 Hz 1.51
several variables, including heating caused by other equip-
* Power+ trip units and the energy management functions in MicroVersaTrip
ment, ventilation, solar heating, factors relating to group
PM trip units are suitable for 50/60 Hz applications only.
mounting and the free surface area of the breakers enclo-
sure.

Once the devices ambient temperature is determined, select

Factor B from the table.

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Application

Altitude Safety Factor

Power Break II circuit breakers are designed for operation
at altitudes from sea level to 6000 ft. (1800 meters). Reduced
air densities at altitudes above 6000 ft. affects the ability of
the circuit breaker to both transfer heat and interrupt short
circuits.
A safety factor is used to provide a design margin between
the rating of a circuit breaker and the derived operating
current using all of the selection factors described in the
equation on page 42. A safety factor of 10% is often used to
prevent nuisance tripping.

Determine the altitude of the breakers installation, and se- Factor F Safety Factor
lect the altitude rating factor D from the following table. A safety factor of 10% is equivalent to a Factor F of 1.10.

Table 45.1
Factor D Altitude Interrupting Ratings
In addition to current rating considerations, Power Break II
Altitude (Feet) Altitude (Meters) Factor D
circuit breakers must be able to automatically trip, or open,
From 100 To 6,000 From 30 To 1,800 1.00 the protected circuits under overload conditions. The breaker
From 6,001 To 10,000 From 1,801 To 3,000 1.04 must have sufficient interrupting capacity to interrupt the
Above 10,001 Above 3,001 1.08 maximum short-circuit that can flow under worst-case
conditions.
Load Class Rating Factor
The type of load and its duty cycle must be considered in the The following paragraphs describe the interrupting rating of
application of Power Break II circuit breakers. Loads, such Power Break II circuit breakers.
as capacitors and electromagnets, require a substantial and
continuous derating factor if the breaker is normally used to Basis of Interrupting Ratings
switch the load. With loads such as resistance welders, the Short-circuit current interrupting ratings depend on know-
breakers continuous current rating must be no less than ing the magnitude of short-circuit current that may flow
125% of the welders 100% duty-cycle rating. through the circuit breaker. Devices rated in accordance with
Standard UL 489 list their interrupting rating in terms of rms
In general, insulated case circuit breakers are intended for symmetrical amperes.
the protection of insulated cable. Where a circuit breaker is
intended to protect load equipment, prudent engineering Power factor or X/R ratio. Interrupting ratings are based on
practices call for obtaining factory review and concurrence a specific ratio of resistance to reactance, or power factor
with the selection of a specific protective device. Load class in the faulted circuit. Practical ac circuits contain some reac-
selection factors E for typical application are listed in the tance, so there is some displacement between current and
following table. voltage wave-forms. Since a short circuit can occur at any
point of the voltage wave, the actual trace of short-circuit
Table 45.2 current may display considerable initial displacement from
Factor E Load Class or Type the zero current axis.
Load Type Factor E
Switching Electromagnets 1.50 The magnitude of the momentary peak current to be inter-
Single Motor Branch Circuit Protec- rupted is a function of the maximum peak current displace-
1.50
tion ( Normal Duty) ment from the zero current axis. That displacement is a
Switching Capacitors 1.50 function of the X/R (ratio of reactance to resistance) or power
Single Motor Branch Circuit Protec-
factor of the faulted circuit. The higher the X/R rating, the
1.75 lower the power factor and the greater the magnitude of
tion (Heavy Duty)
All other load Types (Normal Duty) 1.0
peak current displacement.
Use this factor to either plugging duty or starting more than 25 times per hour,
where the rms current cannot be easily calculated.

Symmetrical ac waveform

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Application

Generally, electrical power system engineers calculate the Table 46.1

X/R ratios of circuit rather than power factor. The procedures Interrupting Rating Breaker Performance In RMS Symmetrical kA
for calculating short-circuit current and X/R ratios are de- Frame Size
scribed in Publication GET-3550. UL 489
1600 - 2500
50/60 Hz
800A 2000A 3000 4000A

Standard
240V 65 85 100 100
480V 65 65 100 100
600V 50 50 85 85
Hi-Break
240V 100 125 200 200
480V 100 100 150 150
600V 65 65 100 100
Short Time
(0.5 sec.) 25 40 42 42
IEC 947 -2 Ratings
415V, 50/60 Hz
Icu - 75 75 85
Asymmetrical ac waveform Ics - 56 45 25
Icw (1 sec) - 40 50 50

Requires 4000A construction

The figures below show the initial fault current displacement
of a pure circuit (symmetrical) and a reactive circuit with a
high X/R ratio. The actual current displacement of a reac- Table 46.2
tive circuit depends on the exact moment the short circuit is Estimated 400 Hz Interrupting Ratings
RMS Symmetrical Amperes Not UL Listed
applies. There is a simple relationship between power factor
and X/R of a faulted circuit: Standard Break
Frame Size Max. Rating Plug 120/240 277/480 346/600
R (Amps) Ampacity
PF = x 100 And: Z = (R) + (X)
2 2
Z 800 600 6500 5000 4200
R 1600 1000 8500 6500 5000
Therefore PF = x 100 2000 1200 8500 6500 5000
(R)2 + (X)2
2500 1600 10000 10000 8500
PF = Power factor, % Z = Impedance in ohms Hi-Break
R = Resistance in ohms X = Reactance in ohms
Frame Size Max. Rating Plug 120/140 277/480 346/600
(Amps) Ampacity
800 600 10000 10000 6500
Interrupting Ratings Standard And Hi-Break Breakers 1600 1000 12500 10000 6500
Power Break II breakers are available in two classifications 2000 1200 12500 10000 6500
2500 1600 20000 15000 10000
of interrupting ratings: Standard and Hi-Break breakers. All
ratings are without the need for external fuses or current No additional thermal derating is required for abovemaximum rating
plug ratings for frame sizes noted. Note: 400Hz interrupting ratings are
limiters. Hi-Break breakers interrupting ratings are for those
based on engineering judgment, taking into consideration the operating
circuits with unusually high levels of available fault current. characteristics of insulated case circuit breakers and the worldwide lack
of test facilities to verify performance. Power+ trip units and the energy
management functions in MicroVersaTrip PM trip units are suitable for
50/60 Hz applications only.

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Application

Table 47.1 Further derating must be done for high ambient conditions.
Interrupting Rating Multipliers- Per Table 44.2 Factor B, 60C breaker ambient tempera-
For High X/R Rations (Low Power Factors)
When the X/R ratio of a faulted circuit is higher than 4.899 (power factor of ture requires a derating factor of 1.10. Similarly, the 6500-ft.
0.20) the breakers interrupting rating must be derated. The multiplying fac- altitude requires a 1.04 derating factor- see Table 45.1 Factor
tor is shown in the table below. D.

Power Factor X/R Ratio Interrupting Capacity This feeder is a critical circuit and therefore a Safety Factor F
Derating Factor of 1.10 will be applied.
0.20 4.899 1.000
0.19 5.167 0.98 Next multiply the load, IA, by the several factors AxBxCxDx-
ExF to determine the minimum frame ampere rating:
0.18 5.465 0.97
0.17 5.797 0.96
ICB=IA x A x B x C x D x E x F = 770A x 1.00 x 1.1 x 1.00 x 1.04 x
0.16 6.169 0.95 1.00 x 1.1 = 770 A x 1.258 or 969A.
0.15 6.169 0.94
0.14 7.072 0.93 Select a 1600A Hi-Break frame with either a 1000A or a
0.13 7.627 0.91 1600A sensor rating with an 800A rating plug because the
rating plug is not affected by any of the load characteris-
0.12 8.273 0.90
tics. An 800A rating plug, however, may not permit the 10%
0.11 9.036 0.89 safety factor for additional current-carrying capacity above
0.10 9.950 0.88 the actual 770A. An alternate choice would be to select a
0.09 11.066 0.87 1000A rating plug and set the current setting (long time pick
0.08 12.460 0.85 up) to 0.9 and cable or bus for 900A ampacity. If the alter-
0.07 14.251 0.84
nate choice is used, some local inspecting authorities may
require sealing of the sealable trip unit and accessory door to
0.06 16.637 0.83
prevent upward adjustment of the 0.90 current setting.
0.05 19.974 0.82
0.04 24.980 0.81 Finally, if insulated conductors are to be used, the high am-
bient temperature (60C) will require using 125C minimum
Example Data insulation rating with the conductors sized per the 75C
A Power Break II stationary feeder breaker consisting of ampacity tables.
770A of continuous loads @ 480Vac required. Available
short-circuit current at the breaker is 63kA rms symmetrical Conductors may be sized to the 800A rating plug value,
with a power factor of 0.13 (X/R ratio of 7.627). Average tem- if used, or to 900A current setting value if a 1000A rating
perature of the room air could be as high as 45 C (air sur- plug is used. Additional derating of the conductors may be
rounding the enclosed breaker will be 15 C higher.) Altitude required for (1) more than three conductors in a raceway
above sea level at the installation site is 6500 feet. The loads and (2) ambient temperatures other than 30C. Refer to the
are considered critical. National Electrical Code, Article 310.

Selection Breaker Selection

Since the Power Break II breakers are labeled as suitable to User may select a front connected stationary, Hi-Break
carry 100% of their ampere rating continuously,* there is no breaker, 1600-amp frame, standard instantaneous with
need to multiply the continuous load by 1.25 as would be 1000-amp current sensor. Rating plug is 1000 amps. An
required when using a non 100% rated breaker. enhanced MicroVersaTrip Plus trip unit with LT, ST, and I.
Breaker: Cat. No. SHF16B210
Per UL 489, Power Break II breakers are short-circuit tested Rating Plug: Cat. No. TR10B1000
with a power factor of 20% (X/R ratio of 4.889); the actual Trip Unit: Cat. No. B210LSI
faulted circuit power factor in this example, however, is 13%
(X/R ratio of 7.627) and this requires derating of the breakers
interrupting rating per Table 47.1. Multiplying the standard *4000A Stationary 80% rated.
break IC rating of 65kA by .91 gives 59.1kA rating when the
power factor is 13% and not 20% minimum.
The available short-circuit current is 63kA and thus the stan-
dard break breaker is not adequate and could not be used.
The Hi-Break units are rated 100kA and are acceptable.

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Application
Humidity and Fungus
All ferrous parts are zinc plated with either a yellow dichro-
mate or phosphate finish. Zinc plating resists 96-hour salt
spray test. Alloy steel components made of inherently corro-
sion-resistant materials are not plated.
Current-carrying parts are either silver or tin plated for
corrosion protection and to assure reliable electrical joints.
Molded cases and covers, and all internal insulators, are
made from inorganic materials that are inherently fungus
proof.
Wiring Diagram, Secondary Terminals
All Power Break II breakers use the same dedicated second-
ary terminals regardless of frame, rating, accessory or trip
unit combinations. The left side set of secondary terminals
are assigned to auxiliary switches. The right side set is as-
signed to all other accessories and breaker functions.
Terminals are suitable for (2) #18 -#12 solid or stranded
copper wire. Tightening torque is 9 lb-ins.
Left side secondary Right side secondary
terminals A Block terminals B Block
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Time Current Tripping Characteristics
Power Break II insulated case circuit breaker time current
curves are the engineering documents that define the tech-
nical performance of the devices. Information provided on a
time current curve includes the following:
Product family type (s)
Specific device type (s)
Ampere ratings covered on curve
Overcurrent characteristics covered long-time, short-
time, instantaneous, etc.
Maximum total clearing time
Maximum and minimum temperature limits
Frequency ratings
Voltage ratings
Specific trip unit ratings
Trip unit adjustment ranges
Tolerance (band width)
Multiples of circuit breaker trip ratings, or other suitable
current value (e.g., current sensor rating) are shown on both
the top and bottom horizontal axes. The time in seconds
is shown on the vertical axes. Approximate minimum and
maximum clearing time is readily determined from the char-
acteristics curves. Tripping characteristics meet both NEMA
and UL standards for rating and calibration.
Application

Time Current Curves

Long-Time, Short-Time Delay and Instantaneous

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Application

Time Current Curves

Ground Fault

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Physical Data

Power Break II 800- Amp Stationary

1. - 20 mounting bolts to be furnished by customer.

2. To prevent heating, do not mount breaker to magnetic steel back support.
3. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
4. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
5. 4.50 [114.3] minimum distance above breaker to metal in an area 5.31 x 16.00 [134.9 x 406.4] due to arc chamber venting.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 800-Amp Stationary

1. - 20 mounting bolts to be furnished by customer.

2. To prevent heating, do not mount breaker to magnetic steel back support.
3. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
4. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
5. 4.50 [114.3] minimum distance above breaker to metal in an area 5.31 x 16.00 [134.9 x 406.4] due to arc chamber venting.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 1600-2000- Amp Stationary

1. - 20 mounting bolts to be furnished by customer.

2. To prevent heating, do not mount breaker to magnetic steel back support.
3. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
4. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
5. 4.50 [114.3] minimum distance above breaker to metal in an area 5.31 x 16.00 [134.9 x 406.4] due to arc chamber venting.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 1600-2000-Amp Stationary

1. - 20 mounting bolts to be furnished by customer.

2. To prevent heating, do not mount breaker to magnetic steel back support.
3. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
4. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
5. 4.50 [114.3] minimum distance above breaker to metal in an area 5.31 x 16.00 [134.9 x 406.4] due to arc chamber venting.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 800-Amp Drawout

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. Any compartment metal in 6.50 X 14.00 [165.1 x 355.6] area below (and above at 1600A, minimum stacking height) must be removed. Reference
UL891 dead-front switchboards standard-electrical spacing requirements.
4. 3.74 [ 95] minimum distance above substructure to any metal in an are 5.31 x 16.00 [134.9 x 406.4] due to arc chamber venting.
5. Customers location for drilling hole for horizontally or vertically interconnected mechanical interlock. See bottom or side view.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 800-Amp Drawout

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. Any compartment metal in 6.50 X 14.00 [165.1 x 355.6] area below (and above at 1600A, minimum stacking height) must be removed. Reference
UL891 dead-front switchboards standard-electrical spacing requirements.
4. 3.74 [ 95] minimum distance above substructure to any metal in an are 5.31 x 16.00 [134.9 x 406.4] due to arc chamber venting.
5. Customers location for drilling hole for horizontally or vertically interconnected mechanical interlock. See bottom or side view.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 1600-2000-Amp Drawout

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. Any compartment metal in 10.00 X 14.00 [254.0 x 355.6] are below (and above at 1600A, minimum stacking height) must be removed. Reference
UL891 dead-front switchboards standard-electrical spacing requirements.
4. 3.74 [95] minimum distance above substructure to any metal in an are 53.1 x 16.00 [134.9 x 406.4] due to arc chamber venting.
5. Customers location for drilling hole for horizontally or vertically interconnected mechanical interlock. See bottom or side view.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 1600-2000-Amp Drawout

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. Any compartment metal in 10.00 x 14.00 [254.0 x 355.6] area below (and above at 1600A minimum stacking height) must be removed.
Reference UL891 dead-front switchboards standard-electrical spacing requirements.
4. 3.74 [95] minimum distance above substructure to any metal in an area 5.31 x 16.00 [134.9 x 406.4] due to arc chamber venting.
5. Customers location for drilling hole for horizontally or vertically interconnected mechanical interlock. See bottom or side view.

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Physical Data

Power Break II Information, 800-2000-Amp Frames

* Screw terminal position relative to front of circuit breaker

Note: Wire range #18 thru #12 solid or stranded copper wire. Torque: 9lb-in.

1. Dimensions in brackets are [metric].

2. Busbars or cables should be sized per UL891 dead-front switchboards standard.

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Physical Data

Power Break II Information, 800-2000-Amp Frames

Table 1

Frame Breaker Weight Minimum Minimum Door Standard Door Cut-Out Optional Door Cut- Out
Rating Type Compartment Ventilation
Breaker Drawout Volume A B C A B C
Substructure
71 lbs.* 10 14 1.69 9.83 13.38 1.605
800A None
[32,3 kg] [254] [356] [42.9] [249.7] [339.9] [40.8]
60.0 sq. in. [387,1 sq. cm] Total
1600A Stationary 3447 cu. in. 30.0 sq. in. [193,5 sq. cm] Top
N/A 30.0 sq. in. [193,5 sq. cm] Bottom
Mounted 106 lbs. [56486 cu. cm]
Flush Front or Non-hinged
[48,2 kg] 86.4 sq. in. [557,4 sq. cm] Total Trim Plate Required Door Construction - Trim Plate may
2000A 43.2 sq. in. [278,7 sq. cm] Top be omitted
43.2 sq. in. [278,7 sq. cm] Bottom

106 lbs. * 54 lbs 10 14 N/A 9.83 13.38 N/A

800A 3780 cu. in. None
[48,2 kg] [24,5 kg] [254] [356] [249.7] [339.9]
[61943 cu. cm]
1600A Drawout None
Mounted Flush Front or Non-hinged
125 lbs.* 68 lbs. 34.2 sq. in. [220,6 sq. cm] Total
5670 cu. in. Trim Plate Required Door Construction - Trim Plate may
2000A [56,8 kg} [30,9 kg] 29.5 sq. in. [190,3 sq. cm] Top
[92915 cu. cm] be omitted
4.66 sq. in. [30,0 sq. cm] Bottom

N/A = Not Applicable

* Add 9 lbs. [4.1 kg] for electrical operator

1. Dimensions in brackets are [metric].

2. Busbars or cables should be sized per UL891 dead-front switchboards standard.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 2500-3000-Amp Front Connected

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. 8.00 [ 203,2] minimum distance above breaker to metal due to arc chute venting.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 2500-3000-Amp Front Connected

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. 8.00 [203,2] minimum distance above breaker to metal due to arc chute venting.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 2500-Amp Back Connected

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. 8.00 [203,2] minimum distance above breaker to metal due to arc chute venting.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 2500-Amp Back Connected

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. 8.00 [203,2] minimum distance above breaker to metal due to arc chute venting.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 3000-Amp Back Connected

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. 8.00 [203,2] minimum distance above breaker to metal due to arc chute venting.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 3000-Amp Back Connected

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Demensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. 8.00 [203,2] minimum distance above breaker to metal due to arc chute venting.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 4000-Amp Front Connected

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. 8.00 [203,2] minimum distance above breaker to metal due to arc chute venting.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 4000-Amp Front Connected

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. 8.00 [ 203,2] minimum distance above breaker to metal due to arc chute venting.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 2500-3000 Amp Drawout

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. 4.25 [108] minimum distance above substructure (8.00 [203.2] from top of circuit breaker) to any metal in an area 9.00 x 16.00 [228,6 x 406,4] due
to arc chamber venting.
4. Customers location for drilling hole for horizontally or vertically interconnected mechanical interlock, See bottom or side view.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 2500-3000 Amp Drawout

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. 4.25 [108] minimum distance above substructure (8.00 [203.2] from top of circuit breaker) to any metal in an area 9.00 x 16.00 [228,6 x 406,4] due
to arc chamber venting.
4. Customers location for drilling hole for horizontally or vertically interconnected mechanical interlock, See bottom or side view.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 4000 Amp Drawout

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. 4.25 [108] minimum distance above substructure (8.00 [203.2] from top of circuit breaker) to any metal in an area 9.00 x 16.00 [228,6 x 406,4] due
to arc chamber venting.
4. Customers location for drilling hole for horizontally or vertically interconnected mechanical interlock. See bottom or side view.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 4000 Amp Drawout

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. 4.25 [108] minimum distance above substructure (8.00 [203.2] from top of circuit breaker) to any metal in an area 9.00 x 16.00 [228,6 x 406,4] due
to arc chamber venting.
4. Customers location for drilling hole for horizontally or vertically interconnected mechanical interlock. See bottom or side view.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 800-2000A Stationary Mechanical Interlock

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Physical Data

Power Break II 800-2000A Stationary Mechanical Interlock

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Physical Data

Power Break II 800-2000A Drawout Mechanical Interlock

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. Customers location for drilling hole for horizontally or vertically interconnected mechanical interlock. See bottom or side view.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 800-2000A Drawout Mechanical Interlock

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. Customers location for drilling hole for horizontally or vertically interconnected mechanical interlock. See bottom or side view.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 2500-3000A Stationary Mechanical Interlock

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Physical Data

Power Break II 2500-3000A Stationary Mechanical Interlock

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Physical Data

Power Break II 2500-3000A Drawout Mechanical Interlock

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. Customers location for drilling hole for horizontally or vertically interconnected mechanical interlock. See bottom or side view.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 2500-3000A Drawout Mechanical Interlock

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. Customers location for drilling hole for hoizontally or vertically interconnected mechanical interlock. See bottom or side view.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 4000A Stationary Mechanical Interlock

81
Physical Data

Power Break II 4000A Stationary Mechanical Interlock

82
Physical Data

Power Break II 4000A Drawout Mechanical Interlock

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. Customers location for drilling hole for horizontally or vertically interconnected mechanical interlock. See bottom or side view.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 4000A Drawout Mechanical Interlock

1. All outline dimensions are the same for manually and electrically operated devices.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].
3. Customers location for drilling hole for horizontally or vertically interconnected mechanical interlock. See bottom or side view.

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Physical Data

Power Break II Information, 2500A-4000A Frames

*Screw terminal position relative to front of circuit breaker

Note: Wire range #18 thru #12 solid or stranded copper wire. Torque: 9lb-in

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Power Break II Information, 2500A-4000A Frames

Table 1

Frame Breaker Weight Minimum Minimum Door Ventilation Standard Door Cut-Out Optional Door Cut-Out
Rating Type Compartment
Breaker Drawout Substructure Volume A B C A B C

Back Connected 167 lbs. [76 kg]* 160 sq. in. [1,032 sq. cm] Total 10 14 .34 9.83 13.38 255
13,950 cu. in.
2500A 80 sq. in. [516 sq. cm] Top [254] [356 [8,6] [249,7] [339,9] [6,4]
Front Connected 178 lbs. [81 kg]* [228,600 cu. cm]
80 sq. in. [516 sq. cm] Bottom
Flush Front or
Back Connected 216 lbs. [98.3 kg]* 270 sq. in. [1,742 sq. cm] Total Non-hinged Door
20,832 cu. in. Trim plate
3000A N/A 135 sq. in. [871 sq. cm] Top Construction Trim
Front Connected 179 lbs. 81.4 kg]* [341,375 cu. cm] Required
135 sq. in. [871 sq. cm] Bottom Plate may
be omitted
270 sq. in. [1,742 sq. cm] Total
25,143 cu. in. 2.17 2.255
4000A Front Connected 320 lbs. [145.6 kg] 135 sq. in. [871 sq. cm] Top
[412,020 cu. cm] [55,1] [57,28]
135 sq. in. [871 sq. cm] Bottom

246 sq. in. [1,587 sq. cm] Total 10 14 3.84 9.83 13.38 3.755
10.991 cu. in
2500A 232 lbs. [105.6 kg]* 111 lbs. [50.5 kg]* 123 sq. in. [793,5 sq. cm] Top [254] [356] [97.5] [249.7] [339.9] [95.38]
[180.108 cu. cm.]
123 sq. in. [793,5 sq. cm] Bottom
246 sq. in. [1,587 sq. cm] Total
Drawout 10.991 cu. in
3000A 233 lbs. [106 kg]* 111 lbs. [50.5 kg]* 123 sq. in. [793,5 sq. cm] Top Trim plate
Mounted [180.108 cu. cm.]
123 sq. in. [793,5 sq. cm] Bottom Required
246 sq. in. [1,587 sq. cm] Total
15.138 cu. in
4000A 295 lbs. [134.2 kg]* 167 lbs. [76 kg]* 123 sq. in. [793,5 sq. cm] Top
[248,074 cu. cm.]
123 sq. in. [793,5 sq. cm] Bottom

N/A = Not Applicable

* Add 9 lbs. [4.1 kg.] for electrical operator

1. Dimensions in brackets are [metric].

2. Busbars or cables should be sized per UL891 dead-front switchboards standard.
3. D Dia. = 4000 Amp front connected breaker mounting holes.
4. E Dia. = 2500A and 3000A front connected breaker mounting holes.
5. F Dia. = 2500A and 3000A back connected breaker mounting inserts.

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Physical Data

Power Break II 800-Amp T-Studs

Catalog No. Material Finish A

SP08FCA AL Tin 78 + .01 - .02
[19,8 + 0,3 -0,5]
SP08FCC AL Tin 375 + .005
[9,53 + 0,13]

1. T-studs may be mounted to either the line or load straps, and oriented horizontally or vertically as shown.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].

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Physical Data

Power Break II 1600-2000 Amp T-Studs

Catalog No. Material Finish A Breaker Amps

[
SP20FCA AL Tin + 0,25 1600A-2000A
+ .010
78 -.020 19,8 -0,51
]
SP20FCC CU Tin 750 + 005 [ 19.05 + 13] 1600A-2000A

1. T-studs may be mounted to either the line or load straps, and oriented horizontally or vertically as shown.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].

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Physical Data

Power Break II 2000, 2500, 3000-Amp T-Studs

89
Physical Data

Power Break II 4000-Amp T-Studs

1. SPS40FCC may be used on all poles or alternated with SPS40LFCC as shown.

90
Physical Data

Power Break II 2000-2500-Amp T-Studs, Back Connected

91
Physical Data

Power Break II TPLUGA08 On 800 Amps

1. Dimensions in brackets are [metric].

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Physical Data

Power Break II TPLUGA16 On 1600 Amps

1. TPLUGA 16 kit fits on line or load side of all 1600A Power Break or Power Break II circuit breakers.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].

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Physical Data

Power Break II TPLUGA16 On 1600 Amps

1. TPLUGA 16 kit fits on line or load side of all 1600A Power Break or Power Break II circuit breakers.
2. Dimensions in brackets are in [millimeters].

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Physical Data

Power Break II SPLUGA20 On 2000 Amps

1. SPLUGA20 kit fit on line or load side of all 2000A Power Break II circuit breakers. Does not fit on original Power Break 2000A circuit breaker.

95
Physical Data

Power Break II SPLUGA20 On 2000 Amps

1. SPLUGA20 kit fit on line or load side of all 2000A Power Break II circuit breakers. Does not fit on original Power Break 2000A circuit breaker.

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Physical Data

Power Break II Lug Kits For 2500A Frame

1. Lug kit contains complete 3 pole line or load connection.

2. SPS20BCA and SPS25BCC back connected studs for use with back connected Power Break II circuit breakers.
3. SPS20FCA and SPS25FCC front connected studs for use with front connected Power Break II circuit breakers.

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Physical Data

Power Break II Lug Kits for 2500A Frame

Catalog No. Amps A B C Use with Connector Catalog No.

TSLUG08 800 4.00 3 2

TSLUG12 1200 4.00 4 2 SPS20BCA (See Note: B) &
TSLUG16 1600 4.50 5 3 SPS20FCA (See Note: C)

TSLUG20 2000 4.50 6 3

SPS25BCC (See Note: B) &
TSLUG25 2500 6.25 7 4
SPS25FCC (See Note: C)

Note A: Lug kit contains complete 3 pole line or load connection.

Note B: SPS20BCA and SPS25BCC back connected studs for use with back connected Power Break II circuit breakers.

Note C: SPS20FCA and SPS25FCC front connected studs for use with front connected Power Break II circuit breakers.

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Physical Data

Power Break II Lug Kits For 3000-4000A Frames

Note A: 3000 Amp back connected circuit breaker has non-removable integral connectors.

Note B: Lug kit contains complete 3 pole line or load connection as shown.

Note C: SPS30FCC and SPS40FCC front connected studs for use with front connected Power Break II circuit breakers.

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Physical Data

Power Break II Lug Kits for 3000-4000A Frames

Catalog No. Amps A B C D E F Use with Connector Catalog No.

TSLUG30 3000 7.50 7.50 9 5 4.00 5.31 SPS30FCC (See Notes A & B)
TSLUG40 4000 7.94 9.00 11 4 6.00 6.75 SPS40FCC (See Note C)

Note A: 3000 Amp back connected circuit breaker has non-removable integral connectors.

Note B: Lug kit contains complete 3 pole line or load connection as shown.

Note C: SPS30FCC and SPS40FCC front connected studs for use with front connected Power Break II circuit breakers.

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Physical Data

Power Break II UVR/ST Transformer For 480V And 600V Accessories

Part Ge Xfmr. Voltage Ref 60Hz Approx. Maximum Envelope Mounting

Cat. No. kVA Weight
Dept Width Height Depth Width Height
(lbs.)
A B C D E F
P1 9T58K0042 480V .050 2.6 3.97 3.29 2.79 2.16 2.50 .219 x 7.50
P2 9T58K0062 600V .087 3.4 4.47 3.29 2.79 2.66 2.50 .219 x .750

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Physical Data

Power Break II Enclosure, 800A Frame

102
Physical Data

Power Break II Enclosure, 800A Frame

103
Physical Data

Power Break II Enclosure, 1600A And 2000A Frames

104
Physical Data

Power Break II Enclosure, 1600A And 2000A Frames

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Physical Data

Table 106.1 Table 106.4

Outline Drawings Circuit Breakers Outline Drawings Neutral Sensors For Power+, MicroVersa Trip Plus
And MicroVersaTrip PM Units
Frame Rating (amps) Stationary Breaker Drawout Breaker
Outline Drawing GEM Outline Drawing GEM Breaker Sensor Rating Catalog Outline Drawing
3025 3025 Frame Amps (amps) Number Number
800 SH1, 5, 6, 14 SH3, 5, 6, 15 200 TSVG302
400/200 TSVG304A
1600 SH2, 5, 6, 14 SH4, 5, 6, 15
600/300 TSVG306A
800
2000 SH2, 5, 6, 14 SH4, 5, 6, 15 800/400 TSVG308A
2500 SH6, 7, 9, 13, 16 SH6, 11, 13, 19 800/400 TSVG808A
1000/500 TSVG810A
3000 SH6, 7, 10,13, 16 SH6, 11, 13, 19
1200/600 TSVG812A
4000 SH6, 8, 13, 17 SH6, 12, 13, 18 1600
1600/1000 TSVG816A
2000 2000/1000 TSVG20A 139C5016SHI
800/400 TSVG808A
Table 106.2
1000/500 TSVG810A
Outline Drawings T-Studs For Stationary Breakers
1200/600 TSVG812A
Frame Max T-Stud Catalog Number Outline 1600/1000 TSVG816A
Size Amp Draw- 2000/1200 TSVG820A
Front Back 2500/300
Rating ing GEM 2500/1800 TSVG825A
Connected Connected
3027 3000/2400 TSVG830A
800 800 SP08FCA, SP08FCC SH1 4000 4000/3000 TSVG940A 139C5016SH2
1600 1600 SP20FCA, SP20FCC SH2
Match neutral current sensor rating (or tap setting) to circuit breaker sensor rating.
2000 2000 SP20FCA, SP20FCC SH2 For use with multiple-source ground-fault protection schemes. Rating does not
match MicroVersaTrip Trip Unit frame sensor.
2000 SPS20FCA SH3
2000 SPS20BCA SH5
2500
2500 SPS25FCC SH3
Table 106.5
2500 SPS25BCC SH5 Outline Drawings Lug Adapter Kits For Stationary Breakers
Supplied as Maximum Ampere Adapter Kit Catalog Outline Drawing
3000 3000 SPS30FCC standard- not SH3 Rating Number GEM 3026
removable
800 A TPLUGA08 SH1
SPS40FCC,
4000 4000 SH4 1600 A TPLUGA16 SH2
SPS40LFCC
2000 A SPLUGA20 SH3

Table 106.3
Outline Drawings Lug Kits for Stationary Breakers
Frame Maximum Lug Kit Outline Drawing
Size Ampere Rating Catalog Number GEM 3026
800 TSLUG08 SH4
1200 TSLUG12 SH4

1600 TSLUG16 SH4

3000
2000 TSLUG20 SH4
2500 TSLUG25 SH4
3000 TSLUG30 SH5
4000 4000 TSLUG40 SH5

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Physical Data

Table 107.1
Outline Drawings Enclosures
Enclosure Frame Lugs Lugs Wire Range Outline
Catalog Rating Per (kcmil, CU/AL) Drawing
Number Pole GEM 3133
SPB08W 800 A 6 #2-600 or (2) #1/0-250 SH1
SPB16W 1600 A 12 #3/0-800 SH2
SPB20W 2000 A 14 #3/0-800 SH2

Table 107.2
Weight And Space Requirements
Frame Breaker Weight Minimum Minimum
Rating Type Compartment Door Ventilation
Breaker Drawout Volume
Substructure
71 Lbs. *
800A None
(32.3 Kg)
60.0 Sq In. (387.1 Sq. Cm) Total
1600A Stationary 3447 Cu. In. 30.0 Sq In. (193.5 Sq Cm) Top
N/A
Mounted 79 Lbs. * (56,486 Cu. Cm) 30.0 Sq In. (193.5 Sq Cm) Bottom
(35.9 Kg) 86.4 Sq. In. (557.4 Sq. Cm) Total
2000A 43.2 Sq. In. (278.7 Sq Cm) Top
43.2 Sq. In. (278.7 Sq Cm) Bottom
106 Lbs.* 54 Lbs
800A 3780 Cu. In None
(48.2 Kg) (24.5 Kg)
(61,943 Cu. Cm)
1600A None
Drawout Mounted
125 Lbs. * 68 Lbs. 34.2 Sq. In (220.6 Sq. Cm) Total
2000A (56.8 Kg) (30.9 Kg) 5670 Cu. In
29.5 Sq. In. (190.3 Sq. Cm) Top
(82,915 Cu. Cm)
4.66 Sq. In. ( 30.0 Sq. Cm) Bottom

Back Connected 167 Lbs. (76 Kg)* 160 Sq. In. (1032 Sq. Cm) Total
13,950 Cu. In.
2500A 80 Sq In. ( 516 Sq. Cm) Top
(228,600 Cu. Cm)
Front Connected 178 Lbs. (81 Kg) * 80 Sq In. ( 516 Sq. Cm) Bottom

Back Connected 216 Lbs. ( 81.4 Kg) * N/A 270 Sq In. (1742 Sq. Cm) Total
20,832 Cu. In.
3000A 135 Sq. In. ( 871 Sq. Cm) Top
(341,375 Cu. Cm)
Front Connected 179 Lbs. (81.40) * 135 Sq. In. ( 871 Sq. Cm) Top

270 Sq In. (1742 Sq. Cm) Total

25,143 Cu. In
4000A Front Connected 320 Lbs. (145.6 Kg)* 135 Sq. In. ( 871 Sq. Cm) Top
412,020 Cu. Cm)
135 Sq. In. ( 871 Sq. Cm) Top
246 Sq. In. (1587 Sq Cm) Total
10,991 Cu. In.
2500A 232 Lbs. (105.6 Kg)* 111 Lbs. (50.5 Kg) 123 Sq. In. ( 793.5 Sq Cm) Top
(180,108 Cu. Cm)
123 Sq. In. ( 793.5 Sq. Cm) Bottom
246 Sq. In. (1587 Sq Cm) Total
10,991 Cu. In.
3000A Drawout Mounted 233 Lbs. (106 Kg) * 111 Lbs. (50.5 Kg) 123 Sq. In. ( 793.5 Sq Cm) Top
(180,108 Cu. Cm
123 Sq. In. ( 793.5 Sq. Cm) Bottom
246 Sq. In. (1587 Sq Cm) Total
15,138 Cu. In.
4000A 259 Lbs. (134.2 Kg)* 167 Lbs (76 Kg) 123 Sq. In. ( 793.5 Sq Cm) Top
(248,074 Cu. Cm)
123 Sq. In. ( 793.5 Sq. Cm) Bottom
N/A = Not Applicable * Add 9 lbs. (4.1 Kg) for electrical operator

107
Standards and References

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) International Electrotechnical Committee (IEC)

Publication Stock, 333 Pfingsten Road Bureau Central de la Commission
Northbrook, Il 60062 USA Electrotechnique Internationale
3 rue de Varambe
Standard UL 489 and UL 489-SB2 Molded Case Circuit Break-
Geneve, SUISSE
ers and Circuit Breaker Enclosures
IEC 801-2 2nd Edition 1991-04
Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial-Process
National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA) Measurement and Control Equipments
NEMA Publication, 155 East 44th Street, Part 2: Electrostatic Discharge Requirements
New York, NY 10017 USA
AB-1 Standards Publication, Molded Case Circuit Breakers
National Electrical Code
Order from National Fire Association
Batterymarch Park
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Quincy, MA 02269
ICEE, 345 East 47th Street,
New York, NY 10017 USA
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
1916 Race Street
American National Standard Institute (ANSI)
Philadelphia, PA 19103 USA
ANSI, 11 West 42nd Street,
New York, NY 10036 USA ASTM B117-73 (Reapproved 1979)
Standard Method of Salt Spray (Fog) Testing
ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1 1989
IEEE Standard Surge Withstand Capability (SWC)
Tests for Protective Relays and Relay Systems
Military Standard (MIL-STD)
ANSI/IEEE C37.90.2 1993 Defense Printing Service
Withstand Capability of Relay Systems to Radiated Electro- 700 Robbins Avenue, Bldg. 4D
magnetic Interference from Transceivers Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094 USA
MIL-STD-810E
Environmental Test Methods and Engineering Guidelines

108
Guide Form Specifications
General Requirements
Circuit Breakers shall be of insulated case construction. They
shall be UL Listed under Standard UL 489, UL 489-SB2, CSA
Certified, and IEC 947-2 Certified and shall meet the require-
ments of NEMA Standard AB1.
Circuit breakers shall be (manually) (electrically) operated,
(drawout) (stationary) mounted with features and accessories
described in these requirements. Breakers shall have a mini-
mum voltage rating of 600 Vac, and shall be rated to carry
100% of the current rating of the breaker continuously.*
Breakers shall have minimum UL Listed interrupting ratings
as indicated on the drawings. All manually operated breakers
shall be field convertible to electrical operation by means of
the addition of an internally mounted electrical operator. Ad-
dition of an electrical operator shall not change the physical
dimensions of a breaker.
Circuit breakers shall be constructed of a high-strength,
glass-reinforced insulating case. Construction shall provide a
double level of insulation between primary current-carrying
parts and operating personnel. The interrupting mechanism
shall contain arc chutes with steel vent grids to suppress arcs
and cool vented gases. Interphase barriers shall be included
to completely isolate each pole. For each breaker, the close
and latch rating shall be equal to its short-time rating to help
assure selectivity with downstream devices when closing
into a fault.
Breakers shall contain a true two-step stored energy operat-
ing mechanism providing quick-make, quick-break operation
capable of charging-after-closing operation. It shall be pos-
sible to discharge the closing spring without closing the main
contacts. The maximum closing time shall be three cycles at
nominal voltage.
Attempting to close a circuit breaker while an accessory un-
dervoltage release is de-energized or, while a shunt trip with
lockout is energized, or while a bell alarm with lockout is ac-
tivated, shall result in a kiss-free operation of the contacts.
Common tripping of all poles shall be standard. Breakers
shall be capable of a minimum of 10,000 mechanical open
and close operations without any required service.
When drawout breakers are in the fully withdrawn position,
there shall be provisions for tilting the breakers for inspec-
tion, maintenance or removal. It shall be possible to replace
the primary disconnect fingers with the breakers in the
withdrawn position.
Each breaker shall include a retractable charging handle,
close pushbutton, open pushbutton, closing spring charge/
discharge indicator and breaker ON/OFF indicator mounted
on the front of the breaker. Each breaker shall have as stan-
dard, a padlocking provision to prevent closing the breaker
when padlocks are installed. Padlocking provisions shall ac-
cept up to three padlocks with 1/4 to 3/8 diameter shanks.
This provision shall meet OSHA and California Code (EUSERC)
requirements.
Each stationary and drawout breaker shall have provisions
for up to 72 dedicated secondary terminal points. All discon-
nected points shall be capable of being probed from the
front of the breaker. All breaker control and accessory wiring,
including wiring for future accessories, shall be pre-wired to
integral terminal blocks which shall be clearly identified by
number and function. Each terminal point shall have space
available for two AWG#18#12 wires per terminal and cus-
tomer circuit identification.
Each circuit breaker shall contain the following accessories
(shunt trip with or without lockout) (undervoltage release)
(bell alarm) (bell alarm with lockout) [ (4 or 8 or 12 stage) SPDT
auxiliary switches] (remote close solenoid) (remote charged
indicator). All accessories shall be field installable. Field instal-
lation of shunt trip (with or without lockout), undervoltage
release, bell alarms with and without lockout shall require
no adjustments, no internal wiring and no removal of the
circuit breaker cover. The bell alarm and bell alarm with
lockout shall each contain a mechanical target, which shall
extend from the front cover when the device operates. The
bell alarm (alarm only) shall reset automatically when the
breaker is closed. The bell alarm with lockout must be reset
by depressing the mechanical pop-out target before the
breaker can be closed. The bell alarm and the bell alarm with
lockout shall be independently field-configurable to operate
in response to an overcurrent and/or protective relay opera-
tion, plus any combination of shunt trip and/or undervoltage
release operation including no response to a protection
trip, shunt tripping or undervoltage release trip. Note: for the
Power+ trip unit, the bell alarm and bell alarm with lock-
out respond to an overcurrent operation only. The shunt trip
(with or without lockout) shall be continuously rated with no
requirements for a cut-off switch.
Each circuit breaker shall contain the following mechanical
accessories (operation counter) (sealable limited access ON
and OFF pushbutton cover) [ (1, or 2 or 3 or 4) cylinder key
interlock provision ] (shutters to cover drawout/stationary
primary disconnects when the breaker is racked out) (racking
padlock provision to prevent operation of the breaker racking
mechanism) (door interlock with defeat mechanism to pre-
vent opening the hinged breaker compartment door when
the breaker is closed) (walking beam interlock for stationary
breakers to prevent two adjacent breakers from being on
the same time) (mechanical interlock for drawout breakers
to prevent two adjacent breakers from being on at the same
time). All mechanical accessories shall be capable of being
field installed.
* 4000A Stationary 80% rated.
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Guide Form Specifications
Breaker Protective System (MicroVersaTrip Plus and
MicroVersaTrip PM)
1. Each circuit breaker shall be equipped with a protec-
tive trip unit system to protect against overloads, short
circuits (and ground faults) as specified in the following
subparagraphs. The protective trip unit shall consist of a
solid-state, microprocessor-based, programmer; tripping
means; current sensors; power supply and other devices
as required for proper operation.
2. As a minimum, the trip unit shall have the following fea-
tures and functions:
a) The housing shall be a metallic enclosure to protect
against magnetic interference, dust and other con-
taminants.
b) The protective system shall have reliable program-
mable controls with repetitive accuracy and precise
unit settings.
c) All current sensing shall employ true rms technology
for detecting overloads, (short-time overcurrent con-
ditions), high-level instantaneous overcurrent condi-
tions, (and ground-fault conditions).
d) A high-contrast, liquid crystal display LCD unit
shall display settings, trip targets, and specified
metering displays. The trip unit shall be equipped with
long-life lithium batteries with automatic time delay
shut-off features to provide both programming and
observation of trip targets or other functions when
the breaker is de-energized.
e) A multi-button keypad to provide local set-up and
readout on the LCD of all trip settings.
f) UL Listed, CSA Certified, IEC 947-2 Certified, field-in-
stallable, interchangeable rating plugs. It shall not
be necessary to change or remove the trip unit to
change the trip rating. Rating plugs shall contain
rejection features to prevent installation of a plug with
an incorrect current sensor rating.
g) Integral test jack for connection of a battery pack or
test kit to the breaker.
h) (When specified) the ground-fault function shall
contain a memory circuit to integrate low-level arcing
fault currents with time to sum intermittent ground-
fault current spikes.
i) A mechanism with provisions for sealing the rating
plug, the trip unit, and the ENTER key on the protec-
tive trip unit to make the installation tamper-resistant.
j) The unit shall be dual-rated for both 50Hz and 60Hz
operation. Noise immunity shall meet the require-
ments of ANSI Standard C37.90.2
k) The trip unit shall have an integral, resettable trip
counter to record the number of long-time, short-
time, instantaneous and ground-fault trips.
l) The trip unit shall display trip targets for long-time,
short-time, instantaneous and ground-fault trips.
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3. The trip units for the main and tie breakers shall include
the following protective functions:
a) Adjustable long-time current settings.
b) Adjustable long-time delay with four time delay
bands.
c) Long-time pickup warning indicator.
d) Trip targets for long-time, instantaneous (and short-
time, when specified), and ground fault (when speci-
fied).
e) SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
1) Adjustable instantaneous pickup.
2) Adjustable short-time pickup and delay, with three
delay bands, and switchable lt ramp and
adjustable instantaneous pickup.
3) Fixed high-range instantaneous pickup.
f) OPTIONAL: Adjustable ground-fault pickup and time
delay, with three delay bands and switchable lt
ramp.
g) OPTIONAL: Zone-selective interlocking [SELECT ONE]
(for ground-fault conditions) (for both ground-fault
and short-time conditions).
4. The trip units for feeder breakers shall include the follow-
ing protective functions:
a. Adjustable long-time current settings
b) Adjustable long-time delay with four time delay
bands.
c) Long-time pickup warning indicator.
d) Tip targets for long-time, instantaneous (and short-
time, when specified), and ground fault (when speci-
fied).
e) SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
1) Adjustable instantaneous pickup.
2) Adjustable short-time pickup and delay, with three
delay bands, and switchable lt ramp and
adjustable instantaneous pickup.
3) Fixed high-range instantaneous pickup.
f.) OPTIONAL: Adjustable ground-fault pickup and time
delay, with three delay bands and switchable lt
ramp.
g.) OPTIONAL: Zone-selective interlocking [SELECT ONE]
(for ground-fault conditions) (for both ground-fault
and short-time conditions).
Guide Form Specifications

5. The trip units shall include the following metering func- 8. Current sensors shall be mounted on the breaker frame
tions, which shall be displayed on the LCD: and shall use encapsulated construction to protect
against damage and moisture. (For ground-fault pro-
a. Current, rms (A of kA), each phase, 2.5% accuracy. tection of a four-wire power system, a fourthneutral
b. OPTIONAL: Note: If any of the following are included, current sensor shall be mounted in the cable compart-
all will be included. ment, and shall be compatible with the phase overcur-
1) Voltage, rms, (V), line-to-line or line-to-neutral, rent sensors.)
1.5% accuracy.
2) Energy (kWh, MWh, GWh) total, 4% accuracy, 9. The trip units LCD and programming functions shall be
user resettable. operable at all times, even when the breaker is either
3) Demand (kWh, MWH, GWh) over an adjustable open or closed under a no-load condition. Metering
time period of 5 to 60 minutes, 4% accuracy. functions, other than current, protective relaying and
4) Peak demand (kW, MW), 4% accuracy, user communication functions may require a separate power
resettable. supply within the equipment lineup. The external power
5) Real power (kW, MW), line-to-line, line-to-neutral, supply shall meet the breaker suppliers standard rec-
4% accuracy. ommendations for this type of application.
6) Total (apparent) power (kVA, MVA), line-to-line, line-
to-neutral, 4% accuracy.

6. OPTIONAL:
The trip unit shall include all of the following protec-
tive functions. However, it shall be possible to disable,
by user-programming, any combination of unwanted
protective functions.

a. Undervoltage, adjustable pickup 50 to 90%, adjust-

able delay 1 to 15 seconds.
b. Overvoltage, adjustable pickup 110 to 150%, adjust-
able delay 1 to 15 seconds.
c. Voltage unbalance, adjustable pickup 10 to 50%,
adjustable delay 1 to 15 seconds.
d. Current unbalance, adjustable pickup 10 to 50%,
adjustable delay 1 to 15 seconds.
e. Reverse power, selectable direction, adjustable
pickup-10kW to 990 kW, adjustable delay 1 to 15
seconds.

7. OPTIONAL: The trip unit shall include communication

capability as follows:

a. The trip unit through dedicated secondary terminal on

the breaker shall provide a communication port for
communication with and access to a remote comput-
er via the breaker suppliers standard communication
network and protocol.
b. All metering, setpoints, protective trip counts and
other event signaling shall be retrievable by the re-
mote computer.

*With optional Target Module

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Guide Form Specifications
Breaker Protective Systems (Power+ Trip Units)
1. Each circuit breaker shall be equipped with a protec-
tive trip unit system to protect against overloads, short
circuits (and ground faults) as specified in the following
subparagraphs. The protective trip unit shall consist of a
solid-state, microprocessor-based, programmer; tripping
means; current sensors; power supply and other devices
as required for proper operation.
2. As a minimum, the trip unit shall have the following fea-
tures and functions:
a. The housing shall be a metallic enclosure to protect
against magnetic interference, dust and other con-
taminants.
b. The protective system shall have reliable program-
mable controls with repetitive accuracy and precise
unit settings.
c. All current sensing shall employ true rms technol-
ogy for detecting overloads, (short-time overcurrent
conditions and ground-fault conditions).
d. The trip unit shall be equipped with long-life lithium
batteries with automatic time delay shut-off fea-
tures to provide observation of trip targets.*
e. UL 489 and UL 489-SB2 Listed, CSA Certified, IEC 947-
2 Certified, field-installable, interchangeable rating
plugs. It shall not be necessary to change or remove
the trip unit to change the trip rating. Rating plugs
shall contain rejection features to prevent installation
of a plug with an incorrect current sensor rating.
f. Integral test jack for connection of a battery pack or
test kit to the breaker.
g. (When specified) the ground-fault function shall
contain a memory circuit to integrate low-level arcing
fault currents with time to sum intermittent ground-
fault current spikes.
h. A mechanism with provisions for sealing the rating
plug and trip unit to make the installation tamper-re-
sistant.
i. The unit shall be dual-rated for both 50Hz and 60Hz
operation. Noise immunity shall meet the require-
ments of ANSI Standard C37.90.2
j. The trip unit shall display trip targets for long-time,
short-time, instantaneous and ground fault*.
*With optional Target Module
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3. The trip units for the main and tie breakers shall include
the following protective functions:
a. Adjustable long-time current settings.
b. Adjustable long-time delay with four time delay
bands.
c. Long-time pickup warning indicator*
d. Trip targets for overload, short circuit (when specified),
and ground fault (when specified).*
e. SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
1) Adjustable instantaneous pickup.
2) Adjustable short-time pickup and delay, with three
delay bands, and switchable lt ramp and
adjustable instantaneous pickup.
f. OPTIONAL: Adjustable ground-fault pick-up and time
delay, with three delay bands, and switchable lt
ramp.
4. The trip units for feeder breakers shall include the follow-
ing protective functions:
a. Adjustable long-time current settings.
b. Adjustable long-time delay with four time delay
bands.
c. Long-time pickup warning indicator.*
d. Trip targets for overload, short circuit (when specified),
and ground fault (when specified)
e. SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
1) Adjustable instantaneous pickup.
2) Adjustable short-time pickup and delay, with three
delay bands, and switchable lt ramp and
adjustable instantaneous pickup.
f. OPTIONAL: Adjustable ground-fault pickup and time
delay, with three delay bands, and switchable lt
ramp.
5. Current sensors shall be mounted on the breaker frame
and shall use encapsulated construction to protect
against damage and moisture. (For ground-fault pro-
tection of a four-wire power system, a fourth neutral
current sensor shall be mounted in the cable compart-
ment, and shall be compatible with the phase overcur-
rent sensors.)
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dards and practices. It is published in the interest of assisting preparation of plans and
specifications for insulated case circuit breakers. Neither the General Electric Company
nor any person acting on its behalf assumes any liability with respect to the use of,
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